EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Hobby/sports equipment
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) “P10X Hoverboard” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00005/20
Summary
The charger lacks an adequate over-current protection device and the creepage and clearance distances between its primary and accessible secondary circuits are insufficient. Consequently, the user could receive an electric shock or cause the product to overheat leading to fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage and Machinery Directives and the relevant European Standards EN 62368-1.
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Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard)
- Name / model
- P10X Hoverboard · FCA131-4220 (charger)
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Off road multicoloured self-balancing two wheeled hoverboard for use as a personal transport device.
What is the risk?
- The charger lacks an adequate over-current protection device and the creepage and clearance distances between its primary and accessible secondary circuits are insufficient. Consequently, the user could receive an electric shock or cause the product to overheat leading to fire.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage and Machinery Directives and the relevant European Standards EN 62368-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2019
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