EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) iHoverboard “iHoverboard H8Pro” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02759/25
Summary
The control wiring is screwed through. This could lead to the product short-circuiting during use and the user losing control of the product leading to injuries. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — iHoverboard
- Brand
- iHoverboard
- Name / model
- iHoverboard H8Pro · H8Pro
- Category
- Machinery
- A self-balancing hoverboard with charging supply.
What is the risk?
- The control wiring is screwed through. This could lead to the product short-circuiting during use and the user losing control of the product leading to injuries. This product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/03/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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