Balance Wheel
Fire Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1712/18 |
| Brand | Cool&Fun (scooter), Shenzhen Fuyuan (charger) |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | BG-P001/6.5 (scooter)FY4202000 (power charger) |
| Published | 16 November 2018 |
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.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and 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: 29/09/2018
Product Description
Self-balancing, 2-wheel scooter ("hoverboard"), including instructions, charger and a 3-pin plug with mains supply cord. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box. The product has been sold online (in particular by TG Hoverboard Store via AliExpress).