EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) Manta “Smart Balance Board 6.5"” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01156/20
Summary
The battery can easily overcharge, leading to overheating which can result in burns, explosion or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62133-2.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — Manta
- Brand
- Manta
- Name / model
- Smart Balance Board 6.5" · MSB001 VIPER
- Batch number(s)
- MSB001VAZ800BL000967; MSB001VAZ800BL000784
- Barcode
- 5907377867395
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Self-balancing two wheeled hoverboard for use as a personal transport device.
What is the risk?
- The battery can easily overcharge, leading to overheating which can result in burns, explosion or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62133-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2020
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