Safety warning High risk 16 January 2023

Aovopro Electric Scooter ES80

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Aovopro Electric Scooter ES80
Photo: official notice
Affected
Black electric scooter with red detailing, supplied with battery charger and packaged in brown cardboard packaging.
The problem
The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Electric Scooter
Brand Aovopro
Model ES80
Country of Origin China
Product Description Black electric scooter with red detailing, supplied with battery charger and packaged in brown cardboard packaging.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it is inadequately earthed. Under fault conditions, this could cause the user to experience an electric shock or experience burns and injuries should the fuse explode.

The plug face did not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 as the distance between the edge of the plug and live pins was insufficient, allowing the user to access live parts when plugging in, and unplugging, the plug from a socket. The battery was only able to reach 51.2% of its stated capacity. Improvements are also required to the product’s labelling, marking and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2301-0013

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 16 January 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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