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Electric bicycle — recall

Name: Electric bicycle
Brand: Fafrees

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-30 · China-origin

Hazard: FireOrigin: China

Electric bicycle, fire risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-30
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer	Fafrees
Model identifiers	BC010546030, FF20 CUV, XZ-480DXL-13-18
Category	Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard	Fire
Hazard description	The charger plug of the product is supplied with a two-pin plug that does not incorporate a fuse. If there is a fault with the product, it could overheat and catch fire. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Remedy	Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 16/06/2026Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 01/07/2026Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Recall number	SR/03041/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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