EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter Denver “Hoverboard White 2*350W Balance scooter” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0899/18
Summary
The moisture resistance is inadequate and water can come in contact with live parts (the external charging connector in the battery compartment) which could lead to an electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage at the connector pins of the power supply unit is too high and could lead to an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Self-balancing scooter — Denver
- Brand
- Denver
- Name / model
- Hoverboard White 2*350W Balance scooter · Reference: DBO 6501 WHITE MK2
- Batch number(s)
- serial number: 11178-07/17/00461
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Electric self-balancing scooter ('hoverboard') in white with blue LED lights.
What is the risk?
- The moisture resistance is inadequate and water can come in contact with live parts (the external charging connector in the battery compartment) which could lead to an electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage at the connector pins of the power supply unit is too high and could lead to an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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