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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC DE December 19, 2025

Evercross — EK28 Electric Bikes

Electric bike with wall charger and removable battery. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FV3BL4K8).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Evercross — EK28 Electric Bikes
📷 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. Improvements are also required for the product instructions, marking and labelling.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 267 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 the Evercross EK28 electric bike. It uses a battery that may overheat if left charging overnight.

What's happening? The bike’s battery might catch fire if it is charged and then left alone while still plugged in.

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 charging it overnight. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help with battery safety.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Evercross
Agency-published detail

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. Improvements are also required for the product instructions, marking and labelling. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 19, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097015

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Evercross — EK28 Electric Bikes. 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 19, 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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