Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards

CPSC Recall #16-218 — July 6, 2016

Recall #16-218 Date: July 6, 2016 Remedy: Refund, Replace, Repair

Product

Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards

Description

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Incidents / Injuries

There have been at least 99 incidents reports of the battery packs in self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking, smoking, catching fire and/or exploding including reports of burn injuries and property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model.

Units Affected

About 501,000

Sold At

Mass merchandisers nationwide and online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900.

Manufacturer

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Importer

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Manufactured In

China