2Drive LED Series Balance Scooter

Burns, Fire, Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: 2Drive LED  Series Balance Scooter
Alert NumberA12/01306/21
Brand2Drive
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Fire, Injuries
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode82200823003033 / 5 999565 595050
Model Number2D-LED-R and SMART S (on the packaging label)
Published17 September 2021

Risk Description

The battery does not have a device that monitors the cells temperature, hence it may overheat during charging, and the hoverboard cover may ignite. The product may cause a fire and the user may suffer burns. In addition, the power cords, which are exposed to movement between the two motors, are routed through a steel pipe with sharp edges at both ends. During the life of the product, the insulation of the power cords can be damaged by the sharp edges, the battery may short-circuit and explode during use. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the scooter and suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 62133.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/08/2021Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/08/2021

Product Description

Red self-balancing scooter for use as a personal transport device for persons with lithium ion battery (36V, 2 Ah), and LED lighting and battery charger: HLT-118A-4200400E. The product was also sold online.

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