EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Self -balancing scooter (Hoverboard) REVOE “Rev Board” — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0954/19
Summary
The electrical insulation is insufficient and the charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. A user could receive an electric shock and the battery can overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62133, EN 62133-2 and EN 60335-1.
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Product
Self -balancing scooter (Hoverboard) — REVOE
- Brand
- REVOE
- Name / model
- Rev Board · Revbaord 6.5' 551028
- Batch number(s)
- 3760256551028
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Self-balancing scooter ("Hoverboard"), supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The electrical insulation is insufficient and the charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch. A user could receive an electric shock and the battery can overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62133, EN 62133-2 and EN 60335-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/07/2018
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