2Drive LED Series Balance Scooter
| Alert Number | A12/01306/21 |
| Brand | 2Drive |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 82200823003033 / 5 999565 595050 |
| Model Number | 2D-LED-R and SMART S (on the packaging label) |
| Published | 17 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.