EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Electric scooter citybug — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0030/19
Summary
The protection against access to live parts, the electrical insulation and the clearance and creepage distances are insufficient. This can lead to an electric shock. Moreover, the ‘thumb throttle’ control may be blocked and not return completely to its initial position. The user might consequently lose control over the electric scooter, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
- Electric scooter
What is the risk?
- The protection against access to live parts, the electrical insulation and the clearance and creepage distances are insufficient. This can lead to an electric shock. Moreover, the ‘thumb throttle’ control may be blocked and not return completely to its initial position. The user might consequently lose control over the electric scooter, leading to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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