Fly E-Bike recalls popular electric mopeds over safety issues

Federal regulators order recall of Fly 10 mopeds due to braking system failures

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Federal regulators have ordered a recall of Fly E-Bike's popular Fly 10 electric moped model due to a braking system that fails to meet federal safety standards. In testing, the Fly 10 traveling at 38 mph required 83.8 feet to stop, nearly 11% worse than required. The recall follows a Streetsblog investigation that raised concerns about Fly's safety claims and regulatory compliance.

Why it matters

The Fly recall highlights broader issues in the rapidly expanding e-moped and high-powered electric scooter segment, where some manufacturers have made claims of federal compliance that regulators are now scrutinizing more closely. When a vehicle capable of nearly 40 mph fails braking standards, it becomes a fundamental safety issue for riders, especially gig workers who depend on these machines.

The details

Under the terms of the recall, Fly must replace brakes or repurchase affected Fly 10 mopeds manufactured between July 1, 2022 and October 31, 2024. Notification letters are expected to go out in mid-March. The recall follows a Streetsblog investigation that purchased a Fly 9 moped, a closely related model, and had it independently tested, revealing it failed five federal safety standards despite a compliance plate stating it met all applicable standards.

  • The Fly 10 mopeds subject to the recall were manufactured between July 1, 2022 and October 31, 2024.
  • Notification letters about the recall are expected to go out in mid-March 2026.

The players

Fly E-Bike

A major supplier of low-cost electric mopeds and e-bikes in the US.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The federal agency that ordered the recall of Fly 10 mopeds due to braking system failures.

Streetsblog

A news outlet that conducted an investigation raising concerns about Fly's safety claims and regulatory compliance.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Fly E-Bike to continue selling the Fly 10 moped model while the recall is being implemented.

The takeaway

The Fly recall underscores the need for greater transparency, stricter compliance, and safer vehicles in the rapidly expanding micromobility industry. As the industry matures, this recall may prove to be a pivotal moment that forces manufacturers to back up their safety claims with rigorous testing and certification.