Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard)

Alpha Ride · smartboard alpha I5

Hobby/sports equipmentElectric shockFireInjuries

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: France
Counterfeit: No

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What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

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 taken

Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description: Electric self-balancing scooter ("hoverboard")
Brand: Alpha Ride
Model / type: Alpha JY-420201
Batch: Alpha 1711067

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/1732/18 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2018-047
Published: 13 November 2018
Corrigendum: Corrigenda : Notification A12/1053/18 from Report 2018-030 has been permanently removed at the request of the notifying authority following new test results which show that the product complies. Notification A11/0084/18 from Report-2018-045 has been modified to correct the product description and applicable legal basis.