CPSCJuly 6, 2016

PTX Performance Products Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards recall: Fire Hazard

PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Why was PTX Performance Products Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Company
PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Quantity
About 4,900
Sold at
The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
Recall date
July 6, 2016
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.

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