On the 29th, the Liaoning Provincial Administration for Market Regulation released the first batch (a total of 4 typical cases) of the full chain rectification action on safety hazards of electric bicycles in the field of market supervision. In the case of Zhentao Electric Bicycle Trading Company selling electric bicycles that do not meet national standards in Shuangta District, Chaoyang City, it is reported that on May 8, 2024, law enforcement officers from Longcheng District Market Supervision Administration found during an inspection that the parties sold 20 electric bicycles with saddle lengths exceeding 500mm in the exhibition and sales activities of electric bicycles and electric motorcycles at the East Square of Haode Square in Longcheng District, which did not comply with the provisions of GB17761-2018 "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles" that "saddle length is less than or equal to 350mm". Longcheng District Market Supervision Administration of Chaoyang City lawfully seized the 20 electric bicycles involved in the case. After investigation, the parties involved purchased 20 electric bicycles from a certain automotive technology company on April 26, 2024, with a value of 18460 yuan, which were not sold. The behavior of the parties involved violates the provisions of Article 13 of the Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China. According to Article 49 of the Product Quality Law of the People's Republic of China, the parties involved are ordered to immediately cease their illegal business activities and are subject to an administrative penalty of confiscating 20 electric bicycles that do not meet the mandatory national standards and a fine of 18460 yuan in accordance with the law. Liaoning also announced the cases of Xiaodao Electric Vehicle Store in Beizhen City, Jinzhou City selling electric bicycles that do not meet national standards, He Hongchangtai Electric Vehicle Store in Shuangtaizi District, Panjin City selling electric bicycles that do not meet national standards, and Tailing Electric Vehicle Repair Shop in Xihe District, Fuxin City selling electric bicycles that do not apply for certification certificate changes from certification agencies in accordance with regulations. The relevant person in charge of the Liaoning Provincial Administration for Market Regulation stated that all operators must strictly implement their main responsibilities, implement the purchase inspection system, establish a sales ledger, ensure the traceability of the products sold, strictly prohibit the sale of products and accessories that do not meet standards, strictly prohibit illegal activities such as installing batteries, modifying vehicle bodies, tampering with speed limiters, etc., strictly follow the battery types indicated on the certificate of conformity for sales, and strictly prohibit the separation of vehicle and electric sales. Eliminate products that do not meet the standards from entering the market. Consumers should check the qualifications of the product manufacturer, carefully read the product certificate, identify the consistency between the appearance and parameters of the product and the certificate, and do a good job of requesting certificates and tickets to protect their legitimate rights and interests, and avoid traffic safety and fire safety hazards caused by improper selection. It is strictly prohibited to make illegal requests to merchants for modifications, installations, and alterations that do not meet the standards. Next, the Liaoning Provincial Administration for Market Regulation will increase supervision and inspection of production and sales units, crack down on illegal and irregular behaviors, urge operators to fulfill their main responsibilities for product quality and safety, regulate normal market order, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and avoid production quality and safety accidents. (New Society)