Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
CPSC Recall #16-213 — 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 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