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Alpha Ride smartboard alpha I5 self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireInjuriesNov 23, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Alpha Ride smartboard alpha I5 self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Alpha Ride smartboard alpha I5 self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk

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

Hazard

The product has insufficient resistance to moisture and water could come into contact with live parts (the external charging connector in the battery compartment). This could lead to an electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage of the connector pins of the power supply unit is too high and could lead to an electric shock. The appliance can suddenly start up without use of the control device intended for that purpose which could lead to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer

Product description

Electric self-balancing scooter ("hoverboard")

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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