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Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard) – Alpha Ride “smartboard alpha I5”

Serious risk Electric shock, Fire, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 13 Nov 2018In the weekly report of 23 Nov 2018 (week 47, 2018)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard)
Brand
Alpha Ride
Name
smartboard alpha I5
Type / model
Alpha JY-420201
Batch
Alpha 1711067
Description
Electric self-balancing scooter ("hoverboard")
Risk
The product has insufficient resistance to moisture and water could come into contact with live parts (the external charging connector in the battery compartment). This could lead to an electric shock or fire. The discharge voltage of the connector pins of the power supply unit is too high and could lead to an electric shock. The appliance can suddenly start up without use of the control device intended for that purpose which could lead to injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 60335-1.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the importer
Notifying country
France
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1732/18Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/1732/18
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1732/18
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2018-047 (XML)
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