lLithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards
CPSC Recall #17-068 — January 12, 2017
Product
lLithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards
Description
This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. “Boosted” is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and “Boosted Lithium” are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button.
Hazard
The lithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
Units Affected
About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
Sold At
Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
Manufacturer
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Importer
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Manufactured In
China