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Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) ORB WheeL “Electric powered self-balancing board” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0073/19
Summary
The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the battery charger are not sufficient and its protective device does not properly work. Accessible parts of the product could become live, and the circuit would not break, leading to an electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335-1.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — ORB WheeL
- Brand
- ORB WheeL
- Name / model
- Electric powered self-balancing board · X4 / HTDDC-P01, charger CP4220
- Batch number(s)
- All batches
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Black self-balancing scooter delivered in a white cardboard box. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the battery charger are not sufficient and its protective device does not properly work. Accessible parts of the product could become live, and the circuit would not break, leading to an electric shock.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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