Why Is Decathlon Recalling Its Electric SUP Motor And Battery?

What The System Actually Is

The product combines a rechargeable motor with a lithium-ion battery pack. It attaches to compatible Decathlon kayaks and stand-up paddleboards to provide powered propulsion.

The motor carries model number 8771733 and item code 4682119. The battery uses model 8853862 and item code 5094260. Both units were sold between November 2022 and October 2026. The motor barcode reads 3583784325974. The battery barcode reads 3608390815586. Manufacturing took place in China.

How Water Creates Fire Risk

Water may infiltrate the battery casing during normal use on the water. Once inside, moisture causes the lithium-ion cells to overheat. This overheating can trigger thermal runaway.

Thermal runaway is a chain reaction where the battery generates its own heat faster than it can dissipate. The result is fire or potential explosion. The product fails the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The Office for Product Safety and Standards rates the risk level as serious. Local Authority Trading Standards notified the regulator. The case carries reference number 2610-0191.

What Owners Must Do Now

Stop using the system immediately. Return both motor and battery to any Decathlon store for a full refund.

Alternatively, take the battery to a local household waste disposal site that accepts lithium-ion batteries. Check with the site first to confirm they accept this battery type. After disposal, complete the Certificate of Disposal from Decathlon and email it back for your refund. Contact Decathlon via WhatsApp at +44 (0)748 306 8343 or email customer.enquiries@decathlon.com for the certificate or questions. Decathlon has also written to affected consumers directly.

The Recall Timeline

The notice was published on 2 November 2026. Sales began on 1 November 2022. Sales ended on 12 October 2026. That means nearly four years of units are in circulation. How many remain in use is not stated in the notice. The recall applies to every unit sold during that window. No injuries are mentioned in the document. No incidents are described. The hazard is presented as a design flaw that creates risk.