Product description

All Power-Ped Mantis Li Electric Bicycles with serial numbers beginning either RPO8036*** or RPF8*****. This serial number can be located either on the head-stem of the frame above the front forks (RPO8036***) or on the left-hand side of the bottom-bracket next to the pedal crank (RPF8*****). Distributed throughout Australia by Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd from 1 June 2008 to 15 February 2009.

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Reason the product is recalled

A potential fracture point in the frame has been identified in certain cases.

The hazards to consumers

Injury.

What consumers should do

Do not continue to ride until effective repairs have been conducted on the bicycle. Continuing to ride the bicycle may result in loss of bicycle control and potentially serious injury to the rider under certain conditions. Contact the retailer from whom you purchased the bicycle and return the unit. You will then receive a Return Authorisation number allowing the replacement process to commence. For further information contact Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd, 4/1488 Ferntree Gully Road Knoxfield Victoria 3180 or www.evehicle.com.au Telephone: 03 9763 6271, fax: 03 9763 8541

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

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Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

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Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2009/10616 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.