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🧸 Product DE DK FI NO May 26, 2023

Motea, Tourtecs — Handlebar riser 20mm Tourtecs VR1 Alu Schwarz

Vehicle part (handlebar risers for motorcycles)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Motea, Tourtecs — Handlebar riser 20mm Tourtecs VR1 Alu Schwarz
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to the defective material, cracks may appear which can result in the handlebar risers breaking. This may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1099 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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 a metal part that lifts the handlebars on some bikes. It is made by Motea or Tourtecs.

What's happening? Some of these parts may crack and break. If they break, you could lose control of your bike.

Does this affect me? If you have a bike with this part, you might be at risk. This notice covers bikes sold in Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Norway.

What should I do? Stop using the part right away. Ask your bike shop or a mechanic to check it. Do not ride until it is fixed or replaced.

🤖 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)
Motea Tourtecs
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to the defective material, cracks may appear which can result in the handlebar risers breaking. This may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009060

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?
Motea, Tourtecs — Handlebar riser 20mm Tourtecs VR1 Alu Schwarz. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to the defective material, cracks may appear which can result in the handlebar risers breaking. This may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: People's Republic o...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Norway.
▸ 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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