Currys, Harvey Norman and Decathlon become latest retailers to pull e‑scooters from Irish market
Deirdre Barry, Keith Kelly 28 Jul 2026 6:00 PM
Retailers Currys Ireland, Harvey Norman and Decathlon have now removed e‑scooters from sale, with Currys and Harvey Norman pulling seven models from their online platforms and Decathlon delisting all e‑scooters from its Irish website.
The three companies become the latest major outlets to withdraw the devices from the Irish market following enquiries by the Irish Independent.
A spokesperson for Decathlon said that this decision had been made as part of its “commitment to responsible retailing and compliance with Irish legislation”.
“We are working closely with our marketplace partners to ensure all listings are removed and will continue to closely monitor our platform so that any products that may inadvertently appear are removed without delay,” the spokesperson said.
The devices removed by Currys Ireland were all part of a kids’ electric scooters range designated as suitable for children aged between six and 14.
- Segway-Ninebot C2 Pro B Electric Folding Scooter - Black & Blue
- Razor Power Core S80 Electric Kids’ Scooter - Black & Pink
- Razor Power Core S80 Electric Kids’ Scooter - Black & Green
Also removed from Currys’ stock were three adult e-scooter models listed as having maximum achievable speeds of up to 25kmh and described as “perfect for exploring whether you’re in the city”.
These were the Xiaomi Mi Pro 2 Electric Scooter, Segway Ninebot F25E Electric Folding Scooter and Hover-1 Journey Electric Folding Scooter.
The company said that it was conscious that a potential conflict could arise between its products and national laws, confirming in a statement: “We are aware of impending e-scooter regulation changes in the Republic of Ireland and are undertaking an audit to ensure our range of products and sales journey, both online and in-store, are updated accordingly.”
When shoppers now search online for those products, they will find a link that leads to the general Currys homepage.
Harvey Norman has also removed a €160 e-scooter from sale called the Homcom Foldable Childrens Electric Scooter with LED Headlight that had a recommended user age of 7-14 years.
A spokesperson for the seller said that the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution”, but insisted that the product is “compliant with all legislation”.
An Irish Independent report last week revealed that platforms Amazon, Decathlon and AliExpress delisted their e-scooters after their models were found to be capable of reaching speeds higher than the legal limit of 20kmh.
Smyths Toys followed suit a number of days later, withdrawing e-scooters from its range that were being advertised as suitable for children over six for between €120 and €180.
Under laws that came into effect two years ago, e-scooters capable of travelling at speeds greater than 20kmh are not permitted to be sold in Ireland, while an individual must be at least 16 years of age to operate one.
The Government has promised a heavy crackdown on e-scooters which will include a ban on sales to under 18s.
Amazon Ireland and AliExpress have also delisted all products capable of travelling faster than 20kmh in recent days, while Irish multinational toy chain Smyths Toys has removed e-scooters marketed at children as young as six from its product range.
The Gotrax Fusion Seat Electric Scooter for Adults, which has a top speed of 29kmh, had been advertised on Amazon.ie, but was removed last week.
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the move and admitted the product should not have been available to customers in Ireland, adding that it had launched an investigation into its sales practices as a result.
“We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws, regulations and Amazon policies, and employ a comprehensive set of proactive controls to maintain a safe and compliant store,” the spokesperson said.
Later this year, legislation will be introduced to treat e-scooters as mechanically-propelled vehicles, meaning there will be a requirement for licensing and registration. A ban on sales to under 16s will also be extended to under 18s. This will take effect in August.
High-viz jackets and helmets will also become mandatory for all e-scooter use.
A person will not be able to use an e-scooter without a driving licence — which means users will have to sit a test.
CHI reported 1,130 emergency department attendances involving the devices from January 2021 to August 2025.
Eighteen children received treatment from Temple Street neurosurgeons as a result of e-scooter crashes between June 2025 and May this year, with seven more being admitted since May.
