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SYMEX Electric balance scooter self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireJun 28, 2019
Photo from the official notice: SYMEX Electric balance scooter self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: SYMEX Electric balance scooter self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: SYMEX Electric balance scooter 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, EN 60335-1 and EN 61558.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Gold-coloured self-balancing scooter ("hoverboard") with cover and charger.

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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