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🧸 Product DE January 9, 2026

TrekStor — e.Gear eScooter EG 3178

E-scooter with a maximum speed of up to 20 km/h. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
TrekStor — e.Gear eScooter EG 3178
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
While driving, the pipe connecting the steering tube to the footboard may break off completely. The driver may lose their grip and falls onto the road, sustaining injuries.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 246 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A TrekStor e-scooter model EG 3178. The part that holds the handlebar to the footboard can break while you ride.

What's happening? The scooter’s steering tube may snap off completely. This could make you lose control and fall.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this scooter in Germany, 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.

🤖 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)
TrekStor
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: While driving, the pipe connecting the steering tube to the footboard may break off completely. The driver may lose their grip and falls onto the road, sustaining injuries. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097145

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
TrekStor — e.Gear eScooter EG 3178. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: While driving, the pipe connecting the steering tube to the footboard may break off completely. The driver may lose their grip and falls onto the road, sustaining injuries. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 9, 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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