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Electric Wheelchair — fire risk (2509-0156)

UK OPSSSerious riskFireOct 24, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Electric Wheelchair — fire risk (2509-0156)

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place and there is exposed wiring on the supplied plug. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and/or setting on fire. There is also no evidence to demonstrate that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. Improvements are also required to the product instructions. The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Folding electric wheelchair / mobility scooter with power plug and supply.

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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