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Tech company recalls e-scooters sold by Three Ireland due to 'loose screws'

It is estimated that about 197 units of this scooter have been sold on the Irish market.

CHINESE TECH COMPANY Xiaomi has issued a voluntary recall of certain units of the Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter after a safety issue was identified. 

In certain M365 models of the scooter, it is possible that a screw in the folding apparatus has the “potential to come loose”, meaning the handles could break off the scooter base while in use.

“This presents the possibility of injury to users in terms of falls/slips/trips resulting from the failure,” according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. 

It is estimated that about 197 units of this scooter have been sold on the Irish market by Three Ireland. 

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Consumers can check if their Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter, M365, is subject to recall by entering the serial number on the Xiaomi website.

Xiaomi has asked scooter owners to “immediately” stop using the model until they have determined whether their scooter is affected by the recall campaign.

“Working closely with our Mi Electric Scooter manufacturer, we have remedied the issue moving forward. We sincerely apologise for any concern this may have caused our customers,” Xiaomi said. 

It added that if any users notice a screw coming loose on their scooter, “do not try to fix the issue on your own”.

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    Mute HEADWRECKER
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    Sep 16th 2011, 2:55 PM

    Why do you think he’s asked dopey !!

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    Sep 16th 2011, 2:49 PM

    Why the hell is Nick Leeson always asked for his opinion on stuff like this? (and not even just this – other matters financial as well)

    It’s like asking Bernie Madoff for investment advice.

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    Sep 16th 2011, 5:44 PM

    Yeah Donal. Sure what would HE know about any of this.
    From wiki:
    Barings Bank (1762 to 1995) was the oldest merchant bank in London[1] until its collapse in 1995 after one of the bank’s employees, Nick Leeson, lost £827 million ($1.3 billion) due to speculative investing, primarily in futures contracts, at the bank’s Singapore office

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    Mute Stephen Johnston
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    Sep 16th 2011, 8:39 PM

    “It’s like asking Bernie Madoff for investment advice.”

    No, it’s like asking Bernie Madoff how Ponzi Schemes operate – and fail. It’s going to an expert for his particular expertise – and who knows more about how this stuff happens? I don’t always agree with Nick’s opinion pieces on The Journal, but they’re always interesting.

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    Mute Donal McCarthy
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    Sep 17th 2011, 7:58 AM

    Gee, Kevin – thanks – I didn’t know who Nick Leeson was.

    He is a convicted criminal who’s actions bankrupted a bank and cost loads of people their jobs. The only reason why he is famous is because he was the first person in the modern media age to do something like this.

    This does not make him an expert on anything.

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    Sep 16th 2011, 4:13 PM

    Why isnt david drumm facing the same consequences…

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    Mute Alco Holic
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    Sep 16th 2011, 7:22 PM

    A sur its not the Irish way. Hic!…

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