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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC January 31, 2025

Brompton — T-Line Bicycles

A two-wheeled folding bicycle with extending seat and handlebars. Serial numbers up to 2406070001. Production date: before 21/06/2024.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Brompton — T-Line Bicycles
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Injuries
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
The handlebar support and fork can become misaligned. This can result in the rider losing control of the bicycle and falling or crashing.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 481 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.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A folding bike made by Brompton has a part that can move out of place. If it does, the bike may not steer right.

What's happening? Some bikes have a handlebar that can come loose. This could make the rider fall.

Does this affect me? If you own a Brompton T-Line bike, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop riding it and ask a bike shop or Brompton for help. Talk to your doctor if you were hurt.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The handlebar support and fork can become misaligned. This can result in the rider losing control of the bicycle and falling or crashing. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
January 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092917

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What is this product recall alert about?
Brompton — T-Line Bicycles. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The handlebar support and fork can become misaligned. This can result in the rider losing control of the bicycle and falling or crashing. · Origin: United Kingdom
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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