EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter (Hoverboard) E-ROAD — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0517/19
Summary
The product has insufficient resistance to moisture and, therefore, water may come into contact with live parts. This could lead to a risk of electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage of the connector pins of the charger is too high and could lead to an electric shock while the user is (un)plugging the supply unit.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (Hoverboard) — E-ROAD
- Brand
- E-ROAD
- Name / model
- reference: BR1000CCHBS
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- 2-wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard). The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has insufficient resistance to moisture and, therefore, water may come into contact with live parts. This could lead to a risk of electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage of the connector pins of the charger is too high and could lead to an electric shock while the user is (un)plugging the supply unit.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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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