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E-Bike Conversion Kit — injuries risk (2511-0171)

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesNov 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: E-Bike Conversion Kit — injuries risk (2511-0171)
Photo from the official notice: E-Bike Conversion Kit — injuries risk (2511-0171)

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the assembly instructions are inadequate and required safety warnings are not present, which could lead the user to convert their bicycle in an unsafe manner. Additionally, the product has a maximum speed of 52mph, which is in excess of the maximum permissible for use on UK roads as an Electrically Power-Assisted Cycle (EPAC). The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

An e-bike conversion kit with power supply, gears and cabling

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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