Hakal · Glideboard - Smart balance board

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.

Published: 15 February 2019
Notifying authority: The Netherlands
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 24/09/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0291/19
Model: Scooter: GlideboardPower charger: YC36

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 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.