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Electric scooter Urban Glide “Trottinette électrique” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02442/26
Summary
The Urban Glide "Trottinette électrique" electric scooter does not limit its speed to 25 km/h as required, which can cause the user difficulty controlling the scooter and increase the risk of injuries. The product also fails to meet EU safety standards. The importer has been ordered to recall all batches from end users and withdraw the product from sale by June 30th or July 7th, depending on the market.
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Product
Electric scooter — Urban Glide
- Brand
- Urban Glide
- Name / model
- Trottinette électrique · RIDE 500CT
- Barcode
- 3700092649626
- Category
- Machinery
- Electric scooter, voltage: 48 V DC , power or current: 720 Wh, protection rating: IPX5. All batches are affected.
- Sold online: Amazon() /
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2026-06-0252
What is the risk?
- The electronic controller of the scooter does not guarantee that the speed is permanently limited to a maximum of 25 km/h. As a result, the speed limit is likely to be exceeded. As a consequence, the user could have difficulties controlling the scooter, fall and suffer injuries. . The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.nor with the European standard EN 17128
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/07/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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