EU Safety Gate · Report-2019-003
IO HAWK · Hoverboard
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.
- Published
- 18 January 2019
- Notifying authority
- The Netherlands
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 24/09/2018
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/0062/19
- Model
- 925-IO-HAWK 1
- Batch
- 03051511183116
- Check-digit validated barcodes
- 03051511183116
Classification
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Risk type
- Burns, Fire
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product 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.