Smart Balance Wheel

Electric shock, Fire Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Smart Balance Wheel
Alert NumberA12/1645/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeElectric shock, Fire
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberScooter EBS-1510-Red. Battery charger WK-B4202000
Published16 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.

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