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Self-balancing scooter (Hoverboard) – Hakal “Glideboard - Smart balance board”

Serious risk Burns, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 7 Feb 2019In the weekly report of 15 Feb 2019 (week 7, 2019)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Self-balancing scooter (Hoverboard)
Brand
Hakal
Name
Glideboard - Smart balance board
Type / model
Scooter: GlideboardPower charger: YC36
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.
Risk
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
  • Recall of the product from end users · 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 A12/0291/19Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/0291/19Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/0291/19
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/0291/19
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2019-007 (XML)
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