Safety warning Serious risk 9 September 2024

Pink Camouflage Hoverboard HY-A02C

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Pink Camouflage Hoverboard HY-A02C
Photo: official notice
Affected
Pink camouflage-patterned hoverboard supplied with AC power adapter.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug pins cannot make proper contact with the connections, causing it to overheat.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Machinery – Hoverboard
Model HY-A02C
SKU 361-BIY1S-TS03Z
Country of Origin China
Product Description Pink camouflage-patterned hoverboard supplied with AC power adapter.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug pins are too short and too wide to make proper contact with the connections. As the plug does not make a proper connection with the socket, it could overheat and ignite, causing a fire.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 or the Plugs and Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD number: 2408-0088

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 9 September 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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