Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
CPSC Recall #16-218 — July 6, 2016
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