EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Electric scooter VSETT “VSETT 10+pro” — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00157/24
Summary
The charging connector on the scooter have insufficient insulation, making live parts accessible. A user could touch these live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, when the cruise control system is switched on, the machine can move even when the driver is no longer at the controls, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor with the European…
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Product
- Electric scooter with battery and transformer. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-12-0201
What is the risk?
- The charging connector on the scooter have insufficient insulation, making live parts accessible. A user could touch these live parts and receive an electric shock. Additionally, when the cruise control system is switched on, the machine can move even when the driver is no longer at the controls, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor with the European standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2023
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