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🧸 Product GB February 28, 2020

Royal Alloy — GT/GP 125 CBS

Motorcycle.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The front brake pad can detach from its retaining clip and fall away from the brake disc if the brake pad material is worn to a level below 2.5mm. This can result in significantly decreased braking efficiency and possible brake failure, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2388 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
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What is this? A Royal Alloy GT/GP 125 CBS scooter made in China. The front brake pad can come loose if it wears down too much.

What's happening? The brake pad may fall off when it is thinner than 2.5 mm. This can make the brakes weak or fail completely.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride this scooter in Great Britain, your brakes might not work safely.

What should I do? Stop riding it and ask a mechanic or dealer to check the front brake pads 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.

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

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The front brake pad can detach from its retaining clip and fall away from the brake disc if the brake pad material is worn to a level below 2.5mm. This can result in significantly decreased braking efficiency and possible brake failure, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 28, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000684

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Royal Alloy — GT/GP 125 CBS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The front brake pad can detach from its retaining clip and fall away from the brake disc if the brake pad material is worn to a level below 2.5mm. This can result in significantly decreased braking ef...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 28, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ 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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