The risk
The charger has poor quality connections with fan wires soldered directly to the Printed Circuit Board.Moreover, the creepage and clearance distances between the primary and the secondary circuit of the transformer are insufficient.Additionally, the distance from the live pin to the outside edge is insufficient. The user can touch the accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.Furthermore, the charger and plug can overheat and cause a fire if left unattended. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Product: Lithium-ion battery-powered bicycle with wall plug charger.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 06/05/2025
Other electric shock, fire alerts in 2025
2 of the 448 motor vehicle alerts published in 2025 concerned the same risk.
| SR/03156/25 5 Sept 2025 | NITRO MOTORS Eco Midi Kids Dirtbike Fossa Fun 10 |
Who notified alerts in 2025
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 231 |
| France | 115 |
| Portugal | 24 |
| Belgium | 18 |
| Poland | 13 |
| Italy | 9 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2025