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IO HAWK Hoverboard self-balancing scooter — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJan 18, 2019
Photo from the official notice: IO HAWK Hoverboard self-balancing scooter — burns & fire risk

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

Hazard

The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch.The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire. Furthermore, the plastic housing of the hoverboard can easily catch fire. The internal electric wiring of the hoverboard is in contact with sharp edges which may damage the isolation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (24/09/2018)

Product description

2-wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions, and charger. Charger Input: 100-240V~ Output: DC 42V. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box marked with 'IO HAWK’ and a picture of a balance scooter.

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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