Risk
Risk that the batteries supplied with the scooters can overheat and swell whilst charging. This could affect the range of the scooter or cause it to behave in an unexpected manner. No injuries have been reported.
Models affected
Pride Mobility Products S74 Elite Sport Scooter supplied with Leoch 20 amp/hour batteries.
The serial number label of the scooters can be found by removing the battery box.
The serial numbers of the affected scooters are:
SG211113017FVO to SG211113148FVO
SG216713002FVO to SG216713169FVO
SG219313286FVO to SG219313335FVO
SG219313114FVO to SG219313211FVO
Details
Mobility Scooter.
What to do next
Stop using the scooter until the issue has been resolved.
Please contact the dealer from which the scooter was purchased from, or contact the manufacturer in order to arrange for a free battery replacement.
Manufacturer details:
John Davey
Pride Mobility Products Limited
32 Wedgwood Road
Bicester
Oxfordshire OX26 4UL
Tel: 01869 324 600
Fax: 01869 323 070
Email: johnd@pride-mobility.co.uk
Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
