Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
CPSC Recall #16-215 — July 6, 2016
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description
This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger.
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 two reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards catching fire, exploding or smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to return their hoverboard for a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL 2272.
Units Affected
About 28,000
Sold At
Big 5, Scheels, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other websites from December 2015 through May 2016 for between $600 and $700.
Manufacturer
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Importer
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Manufactured In
China