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Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

CPSC Recall #16-212 — July 6, 2016

Recall #16-212 Date: July 6, 2016 Remedy: Refund

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

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov’s to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.

Units Affected

About 1,300

Sold At

Boscov’s stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.

Manufactured In

China

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