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🧸 Product PL HU January 10, 2025

Triumph — TF250-X

Motorcycle designed exclusively for closed course competition use only – motocross.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Triumph — TF250-X
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The switchcube (which includes buttons for use by the operator to start and stop the engine) is not stable in specific conditions (exposure to brake fluid & when exposed to high pressure water), and potentially could self start. The unexpected start of the motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 609 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 Triumph motorcycle model TF250-X has a part called the switchcube. This part controls the engine start and stop buttons.

What's happening? The switchcube may become loose if brake fluid or high-pressure water touches it. This could make the motorcycle start by itself.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this motorcycle in Poland or Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop riding the motorcycle and contact a Triumph dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding support.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The switchcube (which includes buttons for use by the operator to start and stop the engine) is not stable in specific conditions (exposure to brake fluid & when exposed to high pressure water), and potentially could self start. The unexpected start of the motorcycle can lead to accidents. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
January 10, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092695

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What is this product recall alert about?
Triumph — TF250-X. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The switchcube (which includes buttons for use by the operator to start and stop the engine) is not stable in specific conditions (exposure to brake fluid & when exposed to high pressure water), and po...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 10, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Hungary.
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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