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UNU E-Moped / Scooter Classic — fire risk

UK OPSSFireJun 30, 2026

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire because the battery is defective. Under fault conditions, this could cause the product to overheat and enter thermal runaway, causing a fire. The affected products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using this product immediately and ensure it is unplugged from power sources. The manufacturer UNU GmbH has entered insolvency. Owners should ensure that affected products are disposed of safely via their local household waste disposal site, first checking with their local centre to confirm if the type of battery is accepted. For further information on household waste, access the following Gov.uk webpage:  https://www.gov.uk/dispose-household-waste

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

An electric powered scooter / moped.

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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