Self-balancing scooter (“Hoverboard”)

Guangzhou Ji Yin Hong Ba Electronic · Oxboard Go

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Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: The Netherlands
Counterfeit: No
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The charging circuit has no cut-off switch.

Requirements breached

The battery can consequently overcharge and overheat which may lead to a fire or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62133, EN 60335-1 and EN 61558.

Measures taken

Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Warning consumers of the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 24 September 2018
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description: 2 wheel self-balancing scooter (hoverboard), including instructions, and charger. Packaged in a rectangular cardboard box. The product was (also) sold online.
Brand: Guangzhou Ji Yin Hong Ba Electronic
Batch: 0634154404522WG/GO/07/17/226;