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The battery charger supply unit supplied with the self-balancing scooter poses a risk ofelectric shock because the insulation is not sufficient and the clearance/creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. Moreover, the battery connector inside the scooter can overheat, causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Published: 16 December 2016
Notifying authority: Finland
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): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 10/11/2016 · Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 10/11/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1645/16
Model: Scooter EBS-1510-Red. Battery charger WK-B4202000
Batch: 4897020577041
Check-digit validated barcodes: 4897020577041

Classification

Category: Hobby/sports equipment
Risk type: Electric shock, Fire
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Red self-balancing 2 wheel scooter ("Hoverboard"). Packaged in a cardboard box.