EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric motorcycle EKXBike “EKXBike Electric Off-Road Bicycle X-21” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03784/25
Summary
The product could overheat, if it was left plugged in overnight, causing the battery to explode and catch fire. Moreover, safety information is missing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Electric bicycle with wall plug and charger.
What is the risk?
- The product could overheat, if it was left plugged in overnight, causing the battery to explode and catch fire. Moreover, safety information is missing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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