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Recall A12/00661/21 — BALANCE SCOOTER / Elektromos gördeszka

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Hungary · 2021-05-14 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00661/21
Date of alert
2021-05-14
Country / jurisdiction
Hungary
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Burns, Fire, Injuries
Brand
BIKEME
Product category
Hobby/sports equipment
Product type
Self-balancing scooter (hoverboard)
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
5999565592134
Reported risk: The battery does not have a device that monitors the cells temperature, hence it may overheat during charging, and the hoverboard cover may ignite. The product may cause a fire and the user may suffer burns. In addition, the power cords, which are exposed to movement between the two motors, are routed through a steel pipe with burr edges at both ends. During the life of the product, the insulation of the power cords will be damaged by the sharp edges to such that in the battery may short-circuit occurs and explodes during use. As a result, the user might lose control and fall off the scooter and suffer injuries.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003522

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