Product Safety Recall - Riese & Müller Packster 70 Electric Cargo Bicycle
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 5:16 pm
Source: ACCC Product Safety Australia
Packster 70 Electric Cargo Bicycle
Each bicycle has an article number, serial number and frame number - this recall affects 20 (twenty) Riese & Müller cargobikes:
SN: 2523282, 2552994, 2589351, 2603909, 2606401, 2606404, 2644673, 2668013, 2669177, 2698182, 2552982, 2575822, 2578676, 2580827, 2580842, 2479868, 2479871, 2479874, 2498409, 2506710
A list of specific model and also frame number is available above.
What are the defects?
The front pulley's clamping bolts may not be tightened properly and may allow the steering wire to slip.
Translation: You can't steer anymore and the front wheel could turn unexpectedly
What are the hazards?
If the steering wire slips, the rider will lose steering control. This may lead to an accident causing injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the bicycle and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Riese & Müller on recall@r-m.de.
Traders
Dolomiti Pty Ltd
Dutch Cargo Bike Pty Ltd
E-stralian Pty Ltd
Omafiets Dutch Bicycles Pty Ltd
Pemby Pty Ltd t/as Electric Bikes Brisbane
Dates Sold
1 Feb 2021 - 6 Oct 2021
Packster 70 Electric Cargo Bicycle
Each bicycle has an article number, serial number and frame number - this recall affects 20 (twenty) Riese & Müller cargobikes:
SN: 2523282, 2552994, 2589351, 2603909, 2606401, 2606404, 2644673, 2668013, 2669177, 2698182, 2552982, 2575822, 2578676, 2580827, 2580842, 2479868, 2479871, 2479874, 2498409, 2506710
A list of specific model and also frame number is available above.
What are the defects?
The front pulley's clamping bolts may not be tightened properly and may allow the steering wire to slip.
Translation: You can't steer anymore and the front wheel could turn unexpectedly
What are the hazards?
If the steering wire slips, the rider will lose steering control. This may lead to an accident causing injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the bicycle and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Riese & Müller on recall@r-m.de.
Traders
Dolomiti Pty Ltd
Dutch Cargo Bike Pty Ltd
E-stralian Pty Ltd
Omafiets Dutch Bicycles Pty Ltd
Pemby Pty Ltd t/as Electric Bikes Brisbane
Dates Sold
1 Feb 2021 - 6 Oct 2021