Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by Austria
Published 28 Aug 2026
SR/01986/26
Electric bicycle subject to a consumer warning over injury risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Electric bicycle) after it was found to pose an injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Electric bicycle
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- France
- Category
- Hobby & sports equipment
Why it's dangerous
Injuries
Due to a software error, the pedals may reverse direction while the user is riding the bike, which could lead to injuries.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Austria
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01986/26
View official notice ↗
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