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E-bike Battery Fires

Thursday 31 October 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Office for Product Safety and Standards has been working with Government and industry to protect consumers through clear information, compliance assessments of manufacturers, and addressing non-compliant products online.
  • The 'Buy Safe, Be Safe' campaign was launched last week to raise awareness about e-bike battery safety.
  • Manufacturers must ensure products are safe with instructions for use, including charging, and the London Fire Brigade is doing excellent work in this regard.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Asser Lab West Ham and Beckton
Energy Environment
Context

A recent fire involving an e-bike battery raised concerns about the need for better safety measures and public awareness campaigns.

Question

What recent steps have been taken to help prevent e-bike battery fires? Two weeks ago, there was a fire in a 10th floor flat in Plaistow. Thankfully, quick actions saved everyone. This incident highlights why we need to work on making batteries safer and educating residents about safety measures and proper disposal.

Answer from Justin Madders

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has been working with Government and industry to protect consumers through clear information, compliance assessments of manufacturers, and addressing non-compliant products online. The 'Buy Safe, Be Safe' campaign was launched last week. The Minister agrees that the fire incident highlights the importance of safety measures and public awareness.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on how the recent steps address e-bike battery fires directly were not provided.

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Q2 James Asser Lab West Ham and Beckton
Energy Environment
Context

A recent fire involving an e-bike battery raised concerns about the need for better safety measures and public awareness campaigns.

Question

Does the Minister agree that it is a perfect example of why we need to continue working on making these batteries safer, running awareness campaigns so residents understand safety issues and proper disposal?

Answer from Justin Madders

Manufacturers must ensure products are safe with instructions for use, including charging. The London Fire Brigade is doing excellent work. We have launched an awareness campaign and hope the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill will give us powers to regulate e-bike safety.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on how the bill will address e-bike battery issues directly were not provided.

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