United KingdomSGM Electric Scooter 0601-E68B (charger model YDDY-42V1.5A) sold in cartons marked 0601-E7-O, 0601-E7-B, 0601-E7-G or 0601-E7 is affected. It presents a high risk of fire because the plug pins do not conform to BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection, it has an incorrectly rated fuse and inadequate labelling, and it does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. The import was rejected at the UK border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for SGM Electric Scooter presenting a high risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered)
Brand: SGM
Charger Model: YDDY-42V1.5A
Scooter: 0601-E68B
Product Carton Identifiers: 0601-E7-O, 0601-E7-B, 0601-E7-G, 0601-E7
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric scooter with wall plug and power supply.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0037
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of fire because the plug pins do not conform to BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket. Over time, this will damage the socket and plug, which may cause the product to overheat and catch fire. The product also has an incorrectly rated fuse. A correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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