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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC DE October 31, 2025

EKXBike — EKXBike Electric Off-Road Bicycle X-21

Electric bicycle with wall plug and charger.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
EKXBike — EKXBike Electric Off-Road Bicycle X-21
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock, Fire
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The product could overheat, if it was left plugged in overnight, causing the battery to explode and catch fire. Moreover, safety information is missing.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 316 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 an electric off-road bicycle called EKXBike X-21. It has a battery that can get too hot if left plugged in too long.

What's happening? The bike’s battery may overheat, explode, or start a fire if it stays plugged in overnight. The safety instructions are also missing.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this bike in the UK or Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the bike right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help with other products while waiting 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)
EKXBike
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The product could overheat, if it was left plugged in overnight, causing the battery to explode and catch fire. Moreover, safety information is missing. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096339

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
EKXBike — EKXBike Electric Off-Road Bicycle X-21. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The product could overheat, if it was left plugged in overnight, causing the battery to explode and catch fire. Moreover, safety information is missing. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 31, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC and Germany.
▸ 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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