United KingdomThe affected product is a black VSETT electric scooter, model VSETT10APEX, marked “VSETT10 APEX” on the frame and supplied with a charging cable and plug. It was flagged because the scooter, battery and GJS150-6720200 charger lack required conformity assessment, documentation and labelling, creating a risk of charger/battery overheating and fire. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for VSETT Electric Scooter presenting a serious risk of fire.
Type: Hobby/Sports Equipment - Scooters/Skateboards/Hoverboards (Powered)
Brand: VSETT
Model: VSETT10APEX
Charger Model: GJS150-6720200
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A black electric scooter with ‘VSETT10 APEX’ on the frame. Product is supplied with a charging cable and plug.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0011
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The scooter and its components have not been assessed using relevant UK conformity assessment procedures. There is no valid technical documentation for the product and no evidence of production control. There is a lack of labelling, marking and instructions. In the absence of evidence to demonstrate the conformity of the scooter, battery, and charger, it may be possible for the charger and/or battery to overheat, causing a 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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