Boscov's Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards recall: Fire Hazard
Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Boscov's 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?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit. Contact: Boscov's toll-free at 800-755-6391 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at Boscovs.com and click on Customer Care and then Recall Notices for more information.
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
- Boscov's Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa.
- Quantity
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 6, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.