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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC October 31, 2025

MECO — Electric Bicycle

Blue electric bicycle supplied with a lithium-ion battery and wall plug. Frame Number 132604031. Other Product Identifiers MECO, DRYU9832730

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MECO — Electric Bicycle
📷 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.
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 208 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is an electric bicycle made by the brand MECO. It uses a battery that may not have enough safety features.

What's happening? The bike’s battery could overheat and catch fire if left charging overnight. This is called thermal runaway.

Does this affect me? If you own a MECO electric bicycle, you could be at risk. The problem is in the battery safety system.

What should I do? Stop charging the bike overnight. Ask your local bike shop or a qualified technician to check the battery.

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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. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096273

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What is this product recall alert about?
MECO — Electric Bicycle. 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 October 31, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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