Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 20 Mar 2026
SR/00857/26
Starmoto children's electrical bicycle stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Starmoto children's electrical bicycle) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Blue-coloured children's e-bike with power supply and various accessories including gloves and clip on reflectors.
- Brand
- Starmoto
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
Fire
It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and a fire starting.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00857/26
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