Decathlon Electric Assistance for Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Battery Recall (November 2026)
Serious risk of fire and burns.
| What | Decathlon Electric Assistance for Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Battery |
|---|---|
| Brand | Decathlon |
| The hazard | The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns because water may infiltrate the battery, causing overheating and thermal runaway. |
| Product type | Hobby/sports equipment – Watercraft – Replacement Parts/Accessories |
| Made in | China |
| Risk level | Serious |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-11-02 (notice 2610-0191) |
What was recalled
A rechargeable electric assist motor and lithium-ion battery system designed to provide powered propulsion for compatible Decathlon kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs).
Why it was recalled
The product presents a serious risk of fire and burns because water may infiltrate the battery, causing overheating and thermal runaway. This could lead to fire, or potential explosions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Decathlon. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately and return it to your nearest Decathlon store for a refund.
Decathlon have also written to affected consumers and advised that affected products may be disposed of safely via their local household waste disposal site. Once the product has been disposed of, consumers should complete the Certificate of Disposal provided by Decathlon and return it to Decathlon by email for a refund. It is important that consumers check with their local centre in advance to confirm if the type of battery is accepted.
For more information, please access the Decathlon website or contact their customer services via WhatsApp at +44 (0)748 306 8343 or by email at [email protected].
Additional informationPSD case number: 2610-0191
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-11-02. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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