Is Motus — DESKOROLKA ELEKTRYCZNA / HOVERBOARD recalled? — Product safety alert in Hungary (May 2021)

Motus — DESKOROLKA ELEKTRYCZNA / HOVERBOARD

Black and yellow self-balancing scooter for use as a personal transport device for persons with lithium ion battery (36 V 4 Ah), LED lighting and battery charger. Size: 605 mm*194 mm*181 mm. The product is also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Other risk levels
Type: Fire, Injuries
Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard: The product featured poor quality as the power cords, which are exposed to movement between the two motors, are routed through a steel pipe with burr edges at both ends. During the life of the product, the insulation of the power cords will be damaged by the sharp edges to such that in the battery may short-circuit occurs and explodes during use. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the scooter and suffer injuries.
Origin: People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1840 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

11 days in total

May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026

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What is this? This is an electric scooter called Motus. It is a fun ride for fun or sport.

What's happening? The wires inside the scooter can get damaged. Sharp edges may cut the wires. This can cause a fire or an explosion.

Does this affect me? If you own this scooter, you could be at risk. The problem is in Hungary.

What should I do? Stop using the scooter right away. Ask a repair person or a shop for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you were hurt.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

Motus

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The product featured poor quality as the power cords, which are exposed to movement between the two motors, are routed through a steel pipe with burr edges at both ends. During the life of the product, the insulation of the power cords will be damaged by the sharp edges to such that in the battery may short-circuit occurs and explodes during use. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the scooter and suffer injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

May 14, 2021

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003517

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Motus — DESKOROLKA ELEKTRYCZNA / HOVERBOARD. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The product featured poor quality as the power cords, which are exposed to movement between the two motors, are routed through a steel pipe with burr edges at both ends. During the l...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 14, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Hungary.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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