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Hakal Glideboard - Smart balance board self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireFeb 15, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Hakal Glideboard - Smart balance board self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hakal Glideboard - Smart balance board self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Hakal Glideboard - Smart balance board self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk

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

Hazard

A flashover may occur between live parts of the input circuit and live parts of the output circuit. 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 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 — Other (24/09/2018)

Product description

2 wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions and a charger. Charger Input: 100-240V~ Output: DC 42V. The hoverboard is packaged in a rectangular cardboard box with 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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