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🧸 Product AT HR SK July 10, 2026

E-Bike City Bike 28 Zoll LD 940E Automatic Owuru tiefer Einstieg

Electric bicycle

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
E-Bike City  Bike 28 Zoll LD 940E Automatic Owuru tiefer Einstieg
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
Due to a software error, the pedals may reverse direction while the user is riding the bike, which could lead to injuries.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 11, 2026 July 24, 2026

What is this? This is an electric bike with a low step-through frame. A software mistake may make the pedals spin backward while you ride.

What's happening? The bike’s computer can suddenly reverse the pedals. This could cause you to lose control and fall.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride this bike in Austria, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bike and ask a bike shop or doctor for advice before riding again.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: Due to a software error, the pedals may reverse direction while the user is riding the bike, which could lead to injuries. · Origin: France

First published
July 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098880

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What is this product recall alert about?
E-Bike City Bike 28 Zoll LD 940E Automatic Owuru tiefer Einstieg. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: Due to a software error, the pedals may reverse direction while the user is riding the bike, which could lead to injuries. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 10, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria, Croatia, and Slovakia.
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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