CPSCJuly 6, 2016

Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10

Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 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 the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model. Contact: Consumers should contact the recalling companies through their websites and call centers listed below.

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
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Quantity
About 501,000
Sold at
Mass merchandisers nationwide and online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900.
Recall date
July 6, 2016
Incidents / injuries
There have been at least 99 incidents reports of the battery packs in self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking, smoking, catching fire and/or exploding including reports of burn injuries and property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. They have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Recalled self-balancing scooters include the following retailers, brands and online firms: Manufacturer/Importers: Company Number of Units Brand/Model Sold Remedy Company's Contact Information Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J. 16,000 Hover-Way/Model # HWSBB601-R Refund 866-696-3421 or www.hover-way.com Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz. 70,000 Powerboard Replace 800-750-6714 or www.thepowerboard.com Hype Wireless, of Edison, N.J. 25,000 Hype Roam Replace 866-449-7186 or www.hyperoam.com Keenford Ltd., of Lynbrook, N.Y. 84,000 iMoto Refund Store credit, Replace 877-280-8401 or www.imotohk.com or www.hoverboard360.com PTX Performance Products USA of Irvine, Calif. 4,900 Airwalk Self Balancing Electric Scooter Replace 844-837-7346 or http://ptxperformance.com Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. 28,000 Hovertrax Replace 866-467-2967 or www.razor.com Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind. 267,000 Swagway X1 Repair 844-299-0625 or https://swagway.com Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. 800 Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider Refund 800-616-0765 or email [email protected] Retail Stores: Boscov's, of Reading, Pa. 1,300 Orbit Refund 800-755-6391 or www.boscovs.com Online Retailers: Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah 4,300 All hoverboards sold on Overstock.com Refund 800-843-2446 or www.overstock.com

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