United KingdomThe Freeboy electric scooter (model J01, ASIN B0H36CV39S) — a black and red scooter sold with a charger (GoJusin GJS150-5460200) and wall plug — is affected. It was removed because it lacked adequate safety information and a valid Declaration of Conformity, posing risks of injury if a rider loses control and potential overheating/fire; the import has been rejected at the border and the online marketplace listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Freeboy Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered)
Brand: Freeboy
Model: J01
Product identifiers: XOD6518085, JL-J01-260618, Charger: GoJusin Model: GJS150-5460200, Plug: ZFPO/ZF-2299
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Yongkang Juhaoyong Technology Co., Ltd
ASIN: B0H36CV39S
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A black and red electric scooter with charger and wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification numbers: 2609-0134
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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