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Electric scooter HECHT MOTORS “HECHT COCIS BLACK” — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01580/24
Summary
The braking effect of the front brake system is insufficient and the brake failure warning light improperly signals brake activation instead of failure. The vehicle can also start unexpectedly and drive without lights. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.Moreover, battery connectors lack protection which can cause the user to receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not…
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Product
Electric scooter — HECHT MOTORS
- Brand
- HECHT MOTORS
- Name / model
- HECHT COCIS BLACK · e9*168/2013*11263
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Black electric scooter. Electric engine 1500W. Battery 60V/20Ah. Maximum speed 45 km/h. Front-rear disc brakes. Maximum weight capacity: 219kg. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The braking effect of the front brake system is insufficient and the brake failure warning light improperly signals brake activation instead of failure. The vehicle can also start unexpectedly and drive without lights. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries.Moreover, battery connectors lack protection which can cause the user to receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2024
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