EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter Cool&Fun “Electric Hoverboard” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0064/19
Summary
The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire.Furthermore, the plastic housing of the hoverboard can easily catch fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter — Cool&Fun
- Brand
- Cool&Fun
- Name / model
- Electric Hoverboard · EL-ES01(JD-6.5)
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- 2-wheel, self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions and a charger. Charger Input: 100-240VAC Output: 29.4VDC 1550mA Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire.Furthermore, the plastic housing of the hoverboard can easily catch fire. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/09/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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