E-bike
A black electric bicycle and charger sold by Fafrees has been recalled in Northern Ireland due to a defective two-pin charger plug that lacks a fuse, creating a fire hazard if the product malfunctions. The product also lacks proper technical documentation and production control records, and does not meet required safety standards. Importers have been ordered to stop selling the product, remove it from online marketplaces, and destroy existing stock.
- Recalling firm
- Fafrees
- Product
- Black electric bicycle with a battery and charger. E-Bike. Defect: 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: 16/06/2026 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Date of entry into force: 01/07/2026 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Reason
- The charger plug of the product is supplied with a two-pin plug that does not incorporate a fuse. If there is a fault with the product, it could overheat and catch fire. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-10-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/43ab21a2-414b-4c2e-a019-4eceb3dded01