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Self-balancing scooter – Io Hawk “Hoverboard”

Serious risk Burns, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 9 Jan 2019In the weekly report of 18 Jan 2019 (week 3, 2019)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Self-balancing scooter
Brand
Io Hawk
Brand as notified
IO HAWK
Name
Hoverboard
Type / model
925-IO-HAWK 1
Batch
03051511183116
Barcode
03051511183116
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 'IO HAWK’ and a picture of a balance scooter.
Risk
The charging circuit of the product has no cut-off switch.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 internal electric wiring of the hoverboard is in contact with sharp edges which may damage the isolation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standards EN 62133 and EN 60335-1.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · ordered on the retailer · from 24 Sep 2018
Notifying country
The Netherlands
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/0062/19
Photos shown from the Safety Gate server (European Commission); not copied here.

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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/0062/19
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2019-003 (XML)
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