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enet P5B Hoverboard self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesJan 17, 2020
Photo from the official notice: enet P5B Hoverboard self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: enet P5B Hoverboard self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The wheels of the hoverboard can inadvertently operate while the device is being held off the ground by the user. Consequently, the hand or other body parts of the person could become trapped, leading to injuries. The charger lacks an adequate over-current protection device and has accessible live parts. Additionally, the creepage and clearance distances between 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 standard EN 62368-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (18/12/2019)

Product description

Orange self-balancing two wheeled hoverboard for use as a personal transport device.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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