EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) MOMO DESIGN — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01486/20
Summary
Water may enter in the product's charger, and the product is not resistant to moisture. This can damage the electric components causing it to overheat and catch fire. It may also short circuit and make accessible parts live, and a user may suffer an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60335-2-114.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — MOMO DESIGN
- Brand
- MOMO DESIGN
- Name / model
- LONDON65 MD-H65
- Barcode
- EAN 8436567101058
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Self-balancing two wheeled hoverboard for use as a personal transport device.
What is the risk?
- Water may enter in the product's charger, and the product is not resistant to moisture. This can damage the electric components causing it to overheat and catch fire. It may also short circuit and make accessible parts live, and a user may suffer an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant standard IEC 60335-2-114.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2020
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