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🧸 Product FR AT January 16, 2026

*Addbike* — Electric bicycle

Electric bicycle. All batches are concerned. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
*Addbike* — Electric bicycle
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The bicycle's fork can break during use, leading to the person on the bicycle falling and suffering injuries.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
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This alert was reported 239 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is an electric bicycle made by Addbike. A part called the fork may break while you ride.

What's happening? The fork can break and cause you to fall. This can lead to injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or use an Addbike electric bicycle in France or Austria, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bicycle and ask your local bike shop or a doctor for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The bicycle's fork can break during use, leading to the person on the bicycle falling and suffering injuries. · Origin: France

First published
January 16, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097247

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What is this product recall alert about?
*Addbike* — Electric bicycle. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The bicycle's fork can break during use, leading to the person on the bicycle falling and suffering injuries. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 16, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Austria.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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