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🧸 Product DE IE SE May 17, 2024

Motea — V-Trec

Motorcycle brake lever component.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Additional photo
Motea — V-Trec
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The brake lever and brake pump may malfunction, causing unexpected braking. This can result in blockage of the front wheel and cause a fall. Moreover, the brake light would not be activated in such situations, 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 849 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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 brand of electric scooter called Motea — V-Trec. A problem was found with the brakes.

What's happening? The brake lever and pump may not work right. This can cause the front wheel to lock and make you fall. The brake light may not come on, which could lead to a crash.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this scooter in Germany, Ireland, or Sweden, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the scooter right away. Ask a repair shop or your local dealer what to do next. Talk to a doctor if you were hurt.

🤖 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
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The brake lever and brake pump may malfunction, causing unexpected braking. This can result in blockage of the front wheel and cause a fall. Moreover, the brake light would not be activated in such situations, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 17, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013058

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Motea — V-Trec. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The brake lever and brake pump may malfunction, causing unexpected braking. This can result in blockage of the front wheel and cause a fall. Moreover, the brake light would not be activated in such si...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 17, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Ireland, and Sweden.
▸ 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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