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E-ROAD self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — electric shock & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFireMar 29, 2019
Photo from the official notice: E-ROAD 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, therefore, water may come into contact with live parts. This could lead to a risk of electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage of the connector pins of the charger is too high and could lead to an electric shock while the user is (un)plugging the supply unit.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

2-wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard). The product was sold online.

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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