Abdul Oryakhel
25 Jun 2024 · Coroner Maria Voisin · Avon
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of understanding of dangers with lithium-ion batteries used for e-bikes and e-scooters
“There appears to be a lack of understanding of the dangers with Lithium-ion batteries used for e-bikes and e-scooters”
2. absence of British or European standard to control lithium-ion e-bike batteries and chargers
“I understand that there is currently no British or European (e.g. BSI or PAS) standard to control what lithium ion e-bike batteries and chargers can be sold in the UK”
3. preventable deaths continue due to lithium-ion battery incidents
“I am aware that other coroner's have written similar reports but this only goes to emphasise that preventable deaths continue”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“There appears to be a lack of understanding of the dangers with Lithium-ion batteries used for e-bikes and e-scooters.”
Later report
“To review and reconsider the adequacy of the current unregulated sale of lithium-ion batteries, especially those intended for e-bike conversions through online market places, since they pose a significant and growing risk to public safety.”
Responses
2024-0343-Response-from-Department-of-Transport.pdf ↗· Department for Transport
2024-0343-Response-from-OPSS.pdf ↗· Department for Business and Trade
2024-0343-Response-from-West-of-England-Combined-Authority.pdf ↗· West of England Combined Authority