Level: Serious risk
Type: Consumer products
Ref.: A12/1434/16
Notifying country: Finland
Country of origin: China
Counterfeit:
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Product: Self-balancing scooter
Product name: TASAPAINOSKOOTTERI ('Self balancing scooter')
Product description: Self-balancing, two-wheel scooter ("hoverboard") supplied with power supply unit in a cardboard box.
Brand: Flo-Board, Street Cruiser
Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Type/number of model: Scooter T-A03. Battery charger XVE-4200150.
Batch number/Barcode: 6417783136996 (Street Cruiser), 6417783137054 (Flo-Board)
OECD Portal Category: 71000000 - Sports Equipment
Risk: The creepage distances and insulation clearances between the primary and secondary circuits of the charger are too small. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible parts. Moreover, the battery connector inside the scooter can overheat, causing a fire.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures adopted by notifying country: Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market (By: Importer)Measures ordered by public authorities: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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