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Electric scooter Kawasaki “FOLDING SCOOTER” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01439/21
Summary
The front wheel axle screw is not secured against loosening. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the scooter, suffering injuries. In addition, the diameter of the holes on the handlebar (6.85 mm) is larger than the specified value (smaller than 5 mm) and shear points are formed at the holes which can cause injures to the fingers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery…
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Product
- Black and green folding electric scooter with battery charger. Weight: 9.30 kg. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The front wheel axle screw is not secured against loosening. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the scooter, suffering injuries. In addition, the diameter of the holes on the handlebar (6.85 mm) is larger than the specified value (smaller than 5 mm) and shear points are formed at the holes which can cause injures to the fingers. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the European standards EN 14619 and EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- 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: 08/09/2021
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