The risk
The transformer wires of the product are soldered directly to the printed circuit board which could lead the transformer to overheat and catch fire. Moreover, the clearance and creepage distance between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Product: Children's electric motorcycle supplied in red, blue, green and orange. Battery power: 1000 W. Production date: June 2024.
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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: 05/12/2024
Other electric shock, fire alerts in 2025
2 of the 448 motor vehicle alerts published in 2025 concerned the same risk.
| SR/02883/25 8 Aug 2025 | Ridstar Q20-Plus, Q20-Mini, E26 Pro |
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