Product Safety Report: 10 Dual Electric Scooters (2210-0036a)
Product Safety Report for 10 Dual Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire and injuries.
Summary
Product: 10 Dual Electric Scooter
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire due to the potential for the battery to explode, in addition to a risk of injuries due to ability for the product to operate at excessive speeds.
Corrective action: The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Machinery - Electric Scooter |
|---|---|
| Models | T-10 Dual (from packaging) |
| Charger | GJS150-5880200, GoJusin brand |
| Batch Code | LGS20220308-3 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Red and black electric scooter with stand and power supply |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the battery exploded during testing which included flames of over 2m. The product also presents a risk of injuries as it can reach excessively high speeds of 40-60 kph, in excess of the maximum permissible speed. This can lead the scooter to become unsteady and make it easy for the rider to fall off, presenting a risk of serious injuries should this happen at speed. It was also possible for the scooter to be powered while the charging cable was connected and providing power, which could lead to damage to the battery charger / scooter. The product also required improvements to markings, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0036a
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards