Electric bicycle

Hitway · Pedelec

MachineryFire

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

It is not possible to determined based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and a fire starting. Furthermore, the product's plug is not earthed.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

Import rejected at border Compulsory measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 22 October 2025
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 28 October 2025

Product

Description: Electric bicycle with detachable wheels and power supply. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BZHFRSH6).
Brand: Hitway
Model / type: 18650-13S6PBK15FY1695463000

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/04445/25 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2025-52
Published: 23 December 2025
Modified: 25 June 2026
Corrigendum: Notifications SR/04442/25, SR/04454/25: at the request of the notifying authority the applicable legal basis has been updated. Notification SR/04513/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/04516/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/04514/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/04510/25: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the product identification.