EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) Goclever “City Board SUV - Hoverboard” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0189/19
Summary
The hoverboard's charging circuit has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which could lead to a fire. In addition, 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 60335-1 and EN 62133-2.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — Goclever
- Brand
- Goclever
- Name / model
- City Board SUV - Hoverboard · CBLSSBEU Black with LG battery
- Batch number(s)
- 5906736072463
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- 2-wheel, electric self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions and charger. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The hoverboard's charging circuit has no cut-off switch. The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which could lead to a fire. In addition, 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 60335-1 and EN 62133-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/09/2018
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