Product Safety Report: Electric Golf Scooter (2510-0003)
Product Safety Report for Electric Golf Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Electric Golf Scooter
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered) |
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Brand | ESWING |
Charger brand | GOJUSIN |
Charger model | GJS150-5460200 |
Other identifier | OK250527045373 |
Country of Origin | China |
Product Description | A black four-wheeled electric golf scooter. |
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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. There is no evidence to demonstrate that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product, and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and/or setting on fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0003
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards