Hoverboard
Fire Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0031/19 |
| Brand | YUBIX |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Type / Number of model Scooter: K5Power charger: AOI-08420155DD1 |
| 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. 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: 24/10/2018
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 ‘YubiX New Structure Self balance Scooter’ and a picture of the product.