Self-balancing scooter

Flo-Board | Street Cruiser · TASAPAINOSKOOTTERI ('Self balancing scooter')

Hobby/sports equipmentElectric shockFire

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Finland

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Requirements breached

The creepage distances and insulation clearances between the primary and secondary circuits of the charger are too small. This can lead to the user receiving an electric shock from accessible parts. Moreover, the battery connector inside the scooter can overheat, causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 19 September 2016
Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description: Self-balancing, two-wheel scooter ("hoverboard") supplied with power supply unit in a cardboard box.
Brand: Flo-BoardStreet Cruiser
Model / type: Scooter T-A03. Battery charger XVE-4200150.
Batch: 6417783136996 (Street Cruiser)6417783137054 (Flo-Board)