Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 24 Jul 2026
SR/02106/26
Electric wheelbarrow stopped at the EU border over fire risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Electric wheelbarrow) 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
- Red, battery-powered electronically assisted wheelbarrow.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Machinery
Why it's dangerous
Fire
The plug has no fuse, which could lead to the plug overheating and catching fire in the event of a fault.
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/02106/26
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