United KingdomThe Topmate ES35 electric three-wheeled scooter (Brand: Topmate; Model: ES35; charger model FY-4202000) — an electric scooter with charging power supply and wall plug made in China — is affected. It was rejected at the UK border because there is no evidence of sufficient battery protective systems, required conformity assessment, valid technical documentation, markings or adequate instructions, creating a serious fire risk if charged and left unattended overnight. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Topmate ES35 Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered)
Brand: Topmate
Model: ES35
Charger model: FY-4202000
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electric three-wheeled scooter with charging power supply and wall plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0102
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of fire as there is no evidence that it has sufficient battery protective systems in place. There is no evidence to demonstrate that it has been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures, as a valid Declaration of Conformity was not supplied. There is no valid technical documentation for the product, and the machinery is not marked with required information. Improvements are also required for the product instructions. If the product is charged and left unattended overnight, a fault may occur potentially leading to the battery exploding and/or setting on fire.
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 official notice
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