Product Safety Report: MECO Electric Bicycle (2509-0167)

Product Safety Report for MECO Electric Bicycle presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: MECO Electric Bicycle

Hazard: The electric bicycle and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.

Product information

Type Hobby/Sports Equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Frame Number 132604031
Other Product Identifiers MECO, DRYU9832730
Country of Origin China
Product Description Blue electric bicycle supplied with a lithium-ion battery and wall plug.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The electric bicycle and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the bike, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2509-0167

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 3 October 2025