EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric scooter TrekStor “e.Gear eScooter EG 3178” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04523/25
Summary
While driving, the pipe connecting the steering tube to the footboard may break off completely. The driver may lose their grip and falls onto the road, sustaining injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 17128.
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Product
- E-scooter with a maximum speed of up to 20 km/h. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- While driving, the pipe connecting the steering tube to the footboard may break off completely. The driver may lose their grip and falls onto the road, sustaining injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 17128.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 09/03/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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