P5B Hoverboard

Electric shock, Fire, Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: P5B Hoverboard
Alert NumberA12/00016/20
Brandenet
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire, Injuries
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberP5, P5B, P5C
Published17 January 2020

Risk Description

The wheels of the hoverboard can inadvertently operate while the device is being held off the ground by the user. Consequently, the hand or other body parts of the person could become trapped, leading to injuries. The charger lacks an adequate over-current protection device and has accessible live parts. Additionally, the creepage and clearance distances between primary and accessible secondary circuits are insufficient.Consequently, the user could receive an electric shock or cause the product to overheat leading to fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage and Machinery Directives and the relevant European standard EN 62368-1.

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: 18/12/2019

Product Description

Orange self-balancing two wheeled hoverboard for use as a personal transport device.

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