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🧸 Product FI July 21, 2017

Smart10 balance wheel

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Smart10 balance wheel
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Machinery

Hazard: The battery connector and the plastic enclosure of the self-balancing scooter are not sufficiently resistant to catching fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relev

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3341 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A self-balancing scooter called Smart10 balance wheel. It has a battery that can overheat.

What's happening? The scooter’s battery connector and plastic case may catch fire. The product does not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this scooter in Finland, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your local store or a repair shop for help. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist if you feel unsafe.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The battery connector and the plastic enclosure of the self-balancing scooter are not sufficiently resistant to catching fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relev · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 21, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/269368

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What is this product recall alert about?
Smart10 balance wheel. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The battery connector and the plastic enclosure of the self-balancing scooter are not sufficiently resistant to catching fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 21, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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