Smart Balance Wheel
| Alert Number | A12/1645/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock, Fire |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Scooter EBS-1510-Red. Battery charger WK-B4202000 |
| Published | 16 December 2016 |
Risk Description
null The battery charger supply unit supplied with the self-balancing scooter poses a risk ofelectric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. Moreover, 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/11/2016Type 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: 10/11/2016
Product Description
Red self-balancing 2 wheel scooter ("Hoverboard"). Packaged in a cardboard box.