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🧸 Product FI December 6, 2019

ORB WheeL — Electric powered self-balancing board

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ORB WheeL — Electric powered self-balancing board
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Electric shock
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the battery charger are not sufficient and its protective device does not properly work.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? This is an electric self-balancing board called ORB WheeL. It comes with a battery charger.

What's happening? The charger may not be safe. The gaps between parts inside it are too small. It might not protect against electric shocks.

Does this affect me? If you own this board in Finland, you could be at risk when charging.

What should I do? Stop using the charger right away. Ask a store or a repair shop for a safe replacement. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel a shock.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the battery charger are not sufficient and its protective device does not properly work. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 6, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/391364

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What is this product recall alert about?
ORB WheeL — Electric powered self-balancing board. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Electric shock · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The clearance/creepage distances between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the battery charger are not sufficient and its protective device does not properly work. · O...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 6, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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