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Hyleton E-Bike Charger — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireMay 29, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hyleton E-Bike Charger — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of fire because it is supplied with a fuse that lacks sufficient granular filler. In the event of an electrical fault, the fuse may fail and the plug could catch fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The import was rejected at the border and subsequently brought back into compliance with replacement charger and fuse.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Other

Product description

An electric bike charger packaged and sold alongside an e-bike.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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