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E-Scooter 681898 — fire & electric shock risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireElectric shockJan 22, 2024
Photo from the official notice: E-Scooter 681898 — fire & electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of electric shock as the creepage and clearance distances between live wires were insufficient. The product also presents a risk of fire as it was inadequately earthed, with a counterfeit fuse that could not provide the required protection under fault conditions. The battery also does not meet the capacity requirements of the relevant standard. The product requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The authority has required the recall of the product from end users. The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Black e-scooter with red brake cable running along front plate from front to back.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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