Self-balancing scooter (Hoverboard)
Burns, Fire Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0396/19 |
| Brand | Scooter: MP man; Power charger: ShenzHen Xin Heng |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | GYROPODE G1 |
| Published | 8 March 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 or burns. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 24/09/2018
Product Description
2-wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions and a charger (brand "ShenzHen Xin Heng" and model XHK-800). Charger Input: 100-240VAC Output: DC 42V. The hoverboard is packed in a rectangular cardboard box marked with 'MP man’, ‘Gyropode G1’ and a picture of the product.