Balance scooter

Burns, Fire Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Balance scooter
Alert NumberA12/0190/19
BrandDenver
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Fire
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginDenmark
Model NumberScooter: DBO-6501 WHITE MK2 Power charger: JY-420150
Published1 February 2019

Risk Description

The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire. Furthermore, the plastic housing of the hoverboard can easily catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 24/09/2018

Product Description

2 wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions and charger. Charger Input: 100-240V~ Output: DC 42V. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box marked with a picture of the product.

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