Product Recall: UNU E-Moped / Scooter Classic (2606-0200)
Product Recall for UNU E-Moped / Scooter Classic presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: UNU E-Moped / Scooter Classic
Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire because the battery is defective, and may overheat and catch fire.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Cycles (Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | UNU |
| Model/type | unu-scooter-1 |
| Production period of affected products | Manufactured between 31 May 2018 and 22 April 2019 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | An electric powered scooter / moped. |
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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.
Corrective action
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
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2606-0200
Notifier: Office for Product Safety and Standards