Product recallOPSS
E-Scooter F2 recalled over an electric shock risk
Product Recall for E-Scooter (Model F2) presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
E-Scooter F2
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 6881942
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- F2
What to do now
An electrical fault in the design or build of E-Scooter F2 means it could shock the person using it.
- Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in.
- Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- burns where the current entered or left the body
- tingling, numbness or muscle pain
Get help urgently
- anyone who has had a mains shock and is confused, has chest pain, an irregular heartbeat or burns — call 999. Do not touch them until the power is off
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2301-0142). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for E-Scooter (Model F2) presenting a high risk of electric shock and fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of electric shock as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of the relevant standard. The user could access live pins when unplugging, or plugging in, the plug from the socket. The product also presents a risk of fire as it was inadequately earthed, with a counterfeit fuse that could not provide the required protection under fault conditions.
The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
The authority has required the recall of the product from end users. The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The authority has required the recall of the product from end users.
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0142
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black e-scooter with grey rubber foot plate and grey handlebar grips.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has E-Scooter F2 been recalled?
An electrical fault in the design or build of E-Scooter F2 means it could shock the person using it. Mains electricity in the UK is 230 volts, enough to cause serious injury or death. Cheap chargers, adaptors and appliances sold online are among the products most often found with this fault.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it now and put it away where nobody will plug it back in. Do not open it up or try to repair it yourself.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
