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Product Safety Report: Freeboy Electric Scooter sold via Amazon (2609-0134)
Official product safety report including images and corrective action →
⚠ What You Should Do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Recall Details
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it was not accompanied by adequate safety information, meaning the user may operate the scooter without the correct protective equipment. If the user were to lose control of the scooter and fall, they could receive injuries.
There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to the product and charger labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective Action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Why This Product Is Dangerous
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it was not accompanied by adequate safety information, meaning the user may operate the scooter without the correct protective equipment. If the user were to lose control of the scooter and fall, they could receive injuries.
There is no evidence that the product has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the product, it may be possible for it to overheat and catch fire. Improvements are also required to the product and charger labelling.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.