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Brompton supports calls for tighter e-bike battery rules

Brompton Factory Brazing area with bike scaled 1 Brompton supports calls for tighter e-bike battery rules

Brompton Bicycles has backed calls for tighter rules to help ensure only safe e-bike batteries come to market. The largest volume bike manufacturer in Britain, recognised for its folding design, has formally backed a Ten Minute Rule Bill drafted by the charity, Electrical Safety First, to be tabled by Yvonne …

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OPSS takes enforcement action over ‘dangerous’ UPP battery

U004 Battery OPSS takes enforcement action over 'dangerous' UPP battery

A withdrawal notice of an e-bike battery brand linked to fires across England has been issued by the Government. The e-bike battery, manufactured by a company called UPP, has been found to present a “serious risk of fire due to poor manufacturing”. Withdrawal notices have been issued by the Office …

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E-bike chargers banned on Wish but charity raises concerns over enforcement

ESF wish bans battery sales E-bike chargers banned on Wish but charity raises concerns over enforcement

Wish.com has banned the sale of e-bike chargers and conversion kits, Electrical Safety First understands, yet concerns have been raised about the enforcement of the new policy. Responding to a previous investigation conducted last year by the charity into unsafe e-bike chargers sold on its platform, Wish.com recently told the …

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