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🧸 Product DE January 23, 2026

KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC — BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E

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📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC — BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A hydrogen leak could occur at the On-Tank Valve (OTV) screw connection on the OTV housing. In some situations, this leaked hydrogen may accumulate around the OTV and form an explosive gas mixture, creating a serious fire risk.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: Recall of the product from commercial users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 186 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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 about two car models made by KIRCHHOFF and ECOTEC. A small part in the hydrogen system may leak.

What's happening? Hydrogen gas could leak near this part. If too much gathers, it might explode and start a fire.

Does this affect me? This only affects people who own or drive these two car models in Germany.

What should I do? Stop driving the car and ask a mechanic or your dealer for help right away.

🤖 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)
KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A hydrogen leak could occur at the On-Tank Valve (OTV) screw connection on the OTV housing. In some situations, this leaked hydrogen may accumulate around the OTV and form an explosive gas mixture, creating a serious fire risk. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 23, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097465

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC — BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A hydrogen leak could occur at the On-Tank Valve (OTV) screw connection on the OTV housing. In some situations, this leaked hydrogen may accumulate around the OTV and form an explosive gas mixture, creatin...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 23, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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