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🧸 Product FR IE November 19, 2021

E-Batteries JCDECAUX — Rechargeable Li-ion battery

Rechargeable battery for self-service electric bicycles used in various cities in France, Belgium and Ireland (Lyon, Brussels and Dublin)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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E-Batteries JCDECAUX — Rechargeable Li-ion battery
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect on the e-card, the battery may short circuit, leading to a stop of the engine, degassing of the battery and fire, as well as explosion of the battery. Fire could spread and the user may consequently suffer burns.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1653 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery used in e-batteries by JCDECAUX. A defect in the card may cause the battery to overheat.

What's happening? The battery might short circuit, leak gas, catch fire, or even explode. This could spread fire and cause burns.

Does this affect me? This affects users in France and Ireland who have these batteries.

What should I do? Stop using the battery and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
E-Batteries JCDECAUX
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect on the e-card, the battery may short circuit, leading to a stop of the engine, degassing of the battery and fire, as well as explosion of the battery. Fire could spread and the user may consequently suffer burns. · Origin: France

First published
November 19, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004241

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
E-Batteries JCDECAUX — Rechargeable Li-ion battery. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect on the e-card, the battery may short circuit, leading to a stop of the engine, degassing of the battery and fire, as well as explosion of the batte...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 19, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Ireland.
▸ 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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