Balance scooter
| Alert Number | A12/0190/19 |
| Brand | Denver |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Denmark |
| Model Number | Scooter: DBO-6501 WHITE MK2 Power charger: JY-420150 |
| Published | 1 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.