Electric scooters recalled across France for risk of “serious injuries”

Do you have an electric scooter from the “Speedtrott” brand? This article may concern you. Since Monday November 25, 2024, the authorities have been recalling several models presenting a risk to users, reports Consumption reminder . In question? A manufacturing defect likely to result in “chassis breakage at the rear shock absorber”.

Two models of scooters are affected by this recall: the XT800 (versions 1 and 2) and the XT1200 (version 1). In detail, the products concerned carry the GTIN codes: 3700766800551; 3700766800544; 3700766800537 and 3700766800520. “Your serial number must start with: XT800/22-06/V1XT or XT800-1122-V2 or XT1200-04/23-V1”specifies the government website.

On sale for two years

These vehicles sold by the Gyromax group have been marketed throughout France since 1^is November 2022. Fearing a “risk of serious injury” In the event of an accident, the authorities recommend that owners of these electric scooters no longer use them and contact the point of sale to receive repairs.

“The chassis will be replaced by a reinforced chassis”specifies Consumption reminder. Those affected can come forward until Thursday February 20, 2025, when the recall will end.