OPSS recall: Eskuta SX-250 e-bikes modified by BR Ebikes with hidden speed-limit override switch
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Eskuta SX-250 e-bikes modified and sold by BR Ebikes Ltd have a concealed switch under the seat that bypasses the 15.5mph legal limit, allowing about 20mph. Owners should stop using them and contact BR Ebikes for a refund or replacement.
What happened
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a recall of Eskuta SX-250 e-bikes modified and sold by BR Ebikes Limited. The local authority says the modified bikes present a serious risk of injuries.
Affected products
- Brand: Eskuta
- Model: SX-250
- Barcode: 00000002060703
- Country of origin: China
- Sold by BR Ebikes Ltd, modified by third-party distributor BR Ebikes Ltd
- PSD case number: 2609-0094
The risk
The e-bikes have concealed override switches beneath the seat. These allow riders to bypass the legally mandated 15.5mph speed limit, reaching speeds of approximately 20mph. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
Owners should stop using the affected e-bikes immediately. Contact BR EBikes Ltd for a refund or replacement. Email contact@brebikes.co.uk or phone 07398 533576.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Stop riding your Eskuta SX-250 e-bike right now if you bought it from BR Ebikes Ltd.
- ✓Check under your seat for a concealed override switch. This hidden switch lets you bypass the legal 15.5mph speed limit and hit 20mph instead, which is why the product was recalled for serious injury risk.
- ✓Contact BR Ebikes Ltd immediately at contact@brebikes.co.uk or 07398 533576 to request a refund or replacement bike.
- ✓Ask the company in writing which option you're choosing so you have documentation of your report.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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