Sales banned
Voluntary measure
Notified by Italy
Published 20 Jan 2026
SR/00178/26
Bianchi bicycle banned from sale over cut risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Bianchi bicycle) after it was found to pose a cut and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Gravel bicycle fitted with integrated carbon handlebars with RC codes C2306238 or C2306226. Product sold online, in particular via www.bianchi.com/it/bikes/bikes-it/
- Brand
- Bianchi
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- YUB80, YTB84, YUB81
- Made in
- Italy
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
CutsInjuries
Handlebars were incorrectly fitted, therefore, the holes for the integrated cabling may work incorrectly, leading to the breakage of the handlebar. This could cause injuries and cuts to the user.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Italy
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00178/26
View official notice ↗
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