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KAABO KAABO MANTIS electric scooter — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesJan 7, 2022
Photo from the official notice: KAABO KAABO MANTIS electric scooter — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: KAABO KAABO MANTIS electric scooter — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: KAABO KAABO MANTIS electric scooter — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The presence of water in the footboard’s electrical compartment may cause a short circuit and start a fire. In addition, the electrical insulation is inadequate and the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible (live) parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer
  • Suspend marketing — Importer

Product description

Red, blue, grey or black electric scooter with a lithium battery of 800 W. Product sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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