EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Foldable electric bicycle Engwe “Engwe T14 E-Bike” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01006/26
Summary
The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. Additionally, it is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery and/or charger exploding and a fire starting. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Foldable electric bicycle — Engwe
- Brand
- Engwe
- Name / model
- Engwe T14 E-Bike · T14
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Electric bike with included battery charger and wall plug.
What is the risk?
- The plug does not meet the dimensional requirements. Additionally, it is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery and/or charger exploding and a fire starting. 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: 16/12/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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