Tyres for scooters

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Tyres for scooters
Alert Number1320/07
BrandDUNLOP
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginThailand
Model NumberModel SX01
Published21 December 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because there have been a number of cases of separation of the tread during use (no case of loss of pressure has been reported). The first sign of this problem is vibration during use and it can lead to the tread being torn away. If the user ignores the vibrations and continues to use the vehicle, this can lead to loss of control or an accident, although no such incident has been reported as yet.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

130/70-13M 63P DUNLOP SX01 and 150/70-13M 64S DUNLOP SX01 manufactured in Thailand between January 2007 and October 2007 and fitted as a replacement and not as original equipment. Code DOT: 3PCN (150/70-13) or3PCWCA5M (130/70-13) and week numbers between 0407 and 4107.

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