Product Safety Report: Mega Motion Self Balancing Scooter (Hoverboard) (2112-0102)
Product Safety Report for Mega Motion Self Balancing Scooter (Hoverboard) presenting a risk of electric shock.
Summary
Product: Mega Motion Self Balancing Scooter (Hoverboard), HY-A03
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality and did not meet the minimum creepage and clearance distances.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and the product withdrawn from the market.
Product information
| Type | Machinery – Hoverboard |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mega Motion |
| Model | HY-AO3 |
| Batch | QFY-UK-ZJ-210916 |
| Barcode | 210908504 |
| Colour | Rose |
| Charger Model | SLS4210 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Pink self-balancing hoverboard with Meta Motion branding, supplied in brown cardboard packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the transformer was of a poor build quality, had insufficient creepage and clearance distances, and had an excessively long live pin. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and the product withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2112-0102
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards