Product Recall: S Drives Pro Electric Scooter sold by Smyths (2306-0084 and 2409-0135)

Product recall for S Drives Pro Electric Scooter sold by Smyths presenting a high risk of injuries.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 7 July 2023
• Last updated: 31 October 2024 — See all updates

• Alert type: Product recall
• Risk level: High
• Product category: Machinery
• Measure type: Recall of the product from end users
• Recall/alert date: 7 July 2023

Summary

Product: S Drives Pro Electric Scooter sold by Smyths

Hazard: The product has been recalled for repair as it has been identified that the pin at the base of the handlebar can detach during use, which could result in users falling.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Smyths Toys.

Product information

Type	Machinery – Electric scooter
Product code	217740
Barcode	3569700019516
Sales period	From November 2022
Product Description	A black and grey electric scooter.
Product Report and Image	Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

It has been identified that the pin at the base of the handlebar can detach during use, which could result in users falling, presenting a risk of injuries.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users for repair. For further details, please access the Smyths Toys recall site at the following link: https://www.smythstoys.com/product-information

Update - 30th October 2024: As of 29th August 2024, repairs are no longer being offered. Smyths Toys now advise all affected consumers to stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest store for a full refund.

You can find your nearest store using the Store Finder: www.smythstoys.com/store-finder

For further assistance, please call 0333 344 1157 (UK) or email the Smyths Toys help desk on [email protected].

Additional information

PSD case number: 2306-0084 and 2409-0135

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 7 July 2023
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 October 2024

   Update made to corrective action. As of 29th August 2024, instead of returning for repair/rework, Smyths Toys now advise consumers to return their product to their nearest store for a full refund.

2. 7 July 2023

   First published.