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Electric scooter XIAOMI — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0942/19
Summary
A screw securing the steering column may come loose or fail. The steering column may consequently collapse, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byUnited Kingdom
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
- Electric scooter for adults, provided with brakes operated by controls on a steering column. Plain packaging.
What is the risk?
- A screw securing the steering column may come loose or fail. The steering column may consequently collapse, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/06/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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