Smart balance wheel
| Alert Number | A12/0502/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Power charger: HLT-180-4201500 |
| Published | 22 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The charging circuit 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): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/09/2018Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
2 wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions, and charger. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box with a picture of a balance scooter.