Smart Balance Wheel
Electric shock, Fire Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0168/17 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model A3, article number75852. Battery charger: JZX-420150. |
| Published | 17 February 2017 |
Risk Description
null The electrical insulation of the battery charger is inadequate. The battery connector inside the scooter can overheat, causing a fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Self-balancing scooter ("Hoverboard") supplied with a battery charger. Packaged in a cardboard box.