Kolonožka / Smart Balance Wheel
| Alert Number | A12/00201/21 |
| Brand | Eljet |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | STANDARD E1 |
| Published | 19 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.