Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

CPSC Recall #16-213 — July 6, 2016

Recall #16-213 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

There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 16,000

Sold At

QVC’s televised shopping programs and on QVC’s website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.

Manufacturer

"Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J."

Importer

Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.

Manufactured In

China