Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
CPSC Recall #16-211 — 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 42 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding, including 16 reports of injuries, such as burns to neck, leg, and arm, or severe property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.
Units Affected
About 267,000 (in addition, 5,000 units distributed in Canada)
Sold At
" Mass merchandisers, department stores, home improvement stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com, modells.com, swagway.com, target.com and other online retailers from September 2015 through March 2016 for between $400 and $500. "
Manufacturer
"Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind."
Importer
Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.
Manufactured In
China