EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Electric scooter RACCEWAY “TDP001Z” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01582/24
Summary
The vehicle can start unexpectedly and drive without lights, leading to a loss of control. Additionally, the engine can suddenly stop when exposed to electromagnetic radiation. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
Electric scooter — RACCEWAY
- Brand
- RACCEWAY
- Name / model
- TDP001Z · e9*168/2013*16070*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Electric vehicle category L1e-A in orange colour. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.alza.sk/nebezpecny-produkt-e-babeta?evt=ac
What is the risk?
- The vehicle can start unexpectedly and drive without lights, leading to a loss of control. Additionally, the engine can suddenly stop when exposed to electromagnetic radiation. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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