InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Hitway – Electric bicycle
Hitway – Electric bicycle
Name: Pedelec
Category: 10
Date: 2025-12-26
Product Category: Machinery
Risk Type: Fire
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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 22/10/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 28/10/2025
Description: Electric bicycle with detachable wheels and power supply. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BZHFRSH6).
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
