"Consumer safety is a top priority for eBay," a spokesperson for the platform stated, emphasizing the commitment to ensure sellers meet CE safety standards amid rising battery fire incidents.
The London Fire Brigade recorded 155 e-bike fires in 2023, marking a staggering 78% increase from the previous year, highlighting the urgent need for safety scrutiny.
Safety advocates, including Electrical Safety First, have welcomed eBay's ban on private sales of e-bikes, calling for stricter legal frameworks to ensure online product safety.
A coroner's call for government action followed a fatal fire caused by an overheating battery pack, leading to intensified scrutiny over e-bike safety standards.
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