Electric Balance Scooter, art.nr. 1178011
Burns, Fire Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0035/19 |
| Brand | Smarty casablanca |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | CHIC-D07 |
| Published | 11 January 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 Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/09/2018
Product Description
2-wheel hoverboard, including instructions, and charger. Charger Input: 200-240V~ Output: DC 36V. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box marked with 'Smarty Hoverboard Casablanca' and a picture of a hoverboard.