Electric Scooter (on the product), Scooter JOY (on the packaging)
| Alert Number | A12/00776/21 |
| Brand | FOREVER |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 5 900495 736741 |
| Model Number | JOY J-200 |
| Published | 4 June 2021 |
Risk Description
The battery does not have a device that monitors the cells temperature, hence during charging it may overheat, and the e-scooter may ignite. The product may cause a fire and the user may suffer burns. In addition, the mechanical strength of the steering column is inadequate and may be deformed or broken during use. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the e-scooter and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 62133-2 and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 20/11/2020Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/11/2020
Product Description
Black and green electric scooter with battery charger. The product is also sold online.