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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC December 12, 2025

Bluvall — Folding E-Bike Z01

Folding electric bicycle with wall plug, charging supply, and detachable battery.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Bluvall — Folding E-Bike Z01
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Machinery
Hazard
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 overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and a fire starting.
Origin
People's Republic of China

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  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 274 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? A folding electric bike made by Bluvall. It uses a big battery that can overheat.

What's happening? Tests show the battery may not have enough safety features. If left charging overnight, it could catch fire or explode.

Does this affect me? Anyone in the UK who owns this bike is at risk if they charge it and leave it alone.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help with safety steps.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: 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 overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and a fire starting. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096760

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What is this product recall alert about?
Bluvall — Folding E-Bike Z01. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: 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 unatt...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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