Product Recall: E-Scooter 681898 (2301-0145)
Product Recall for E-Scooter 681898 presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Summary
Product: E-Scooter 681898
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of fire as it is inadequately earthed.
Corrective action: The authority has required the recall of the product from end users. The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - E-Scooter |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 8988063681898 |
| Charger | Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz, Output: 42VDC 2.0A |
| Scooter | DCSP420400 |
| Battery | 36V, 10.4Ah |
| Batch | 681898 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black e-scooter with red brake cable running along front plate from front to back. |
| Product Report and Image |
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.
Corrective action
The authority has required the recall of the product from end users.
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0145
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards