Kolonožka / Smart Balance Wheel

Electric shock, Fire, Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Kolonožka / Smart Balance Wheel
Alert NumberA12/00201/21
BrandEljet
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire, Injuries
Notifying CountryCzechia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberSTANDARD E1
Published19 February 2021

Risk Description

Water may enter in the product's charger (charging connector), and the product itself (control electronics) is not resistant to moisture nor correctly insulated against water ingress. This can damage the electric components causing it to overheat and catch fire. It may also short circuit and make accessible parts live, and a user may suffer an electric shock, or fall and be injured due to malfunction. The product did not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive, nor with the European standards EN 60335-1 and 2, and EN 60529.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 03/12/2020

Product Description

650x245x230-wide white hoverboard, sold with a power supply, its own box in an LPDE package and a user manual. The product wieghts 12 kg, has a voltage of 36 V, and can reach a max. speed of 12 km/h. The product is also sold online.

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