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citybug electric scooter — electric shock & injuries risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsElectric shockInjuriesMay 24, 2019
Photo from the official notice: citybug electric scooter — electric shock & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: citybug electric scooter — electric shock & injuries risk

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

Hazard

The protection against access to live parts, the electrical insulation and the clearance and creepage distances are insufficient. This can lead to an electric shock. Moreover, the ‘thumb throttle’ control may be blocked and not return completely to its initial position. The user might consequently lose control over the electric scooter, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer

Product description

Electric scooter

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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