Electric scooter

Electric shock, Fire, Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Electric scooter
Alert NumberA12/00388/23
BrandSmarda
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire, Injuries
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Numbere9*168/2013*11480*01
Published24 February 2023

Risk Description

The braking effect of the front braking system is insufficient, increasing the risk of an accident.The headlight is not mechanically fixed correctly, proper visibility is not ensured and there is a risk of blinding other road users.Moreover, the charger is not sufficiently resistant to shocks in the AC power cords, increasing the risk of fire.Furthermore, where there is a voltage of more than 60 V DC in the battery connectors, protection against direct contact with live parts is not provided, increasing the risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three wheel vehicles and quadricycles.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 27/10/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 27/10/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 27/10/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 27/10/2022

Product Description

Electric scooter Smarda SE - 03 in red and black colour with battery 20 +20 + 20 Ah. Product also sold online.

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