Lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
CPSC Recall #17-051 — December 13, 2016
Product
Lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. “Orbit” is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Units Affected
1,900
Sold At
Evine’s televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
Importer
World Trading, of Valencia, Calif.
Manufactured In
China