EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Electric scooter KuKirin — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00151/25
Summary
The user manual of the product is not available in all national languages, hence the user could charge the scooter inside or use another charger which could lead to a fire. Moreover, there are other warnings to wear personal protective equipment and a prohibition to use the e-scooter under the age of 16. Without access to this information in their national language, consumers may disregard these restrictions and…
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Product
- 6 different models of electric scooter:A1|800W|45KM/HG2 Max|960W| 55km/hG2 Pro|720W| 45km/hG3|936W|50km/hS1 Max|374W|25km/hM4 Max|800W|45km/h
What is the risk?
- The user manual of the product is not available in all national languages, hence the user could charge the scooter inside or use another charger which could lead to a fire. Moreover, there are other warnings to wear personal protective equipment and a prohibition to use the e-scooter under the age of 16. Without access to this information in their national language, consumers may disregard these restrictions and safety measures, which exposes them to a high risk of injury. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, AliExpress, Rakuten France and Cdiscount. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/07/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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