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Doc Green Hoverboard self-balancing scooter (“hoverboard”) — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJan 11, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Doc Green Hoverboard self-balancing scooter (“hoverboard”) — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Doc Green Hoverboard self-balancing scooter (“hoverboard”) — 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 or burns. 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 'Hoverboard HB 8000’ and a picture of a hoverboard on the packaging.

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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