CPSCNovember 14, 2017

Drone Nerds Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards recall: Fire and Explosion Hazards

Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Why was Drone Nerds 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 the recalled hoverboards and contact Drone Nerds to return the unit to receive a full refund or store credit. Contact: Drone Nerds toll-free at 888-785-7543 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.dronenerds.com and click on “Recall Notice” 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
Drone Nerds Inc., of Aventura, Fla.
Quantity
About 700
Sold at
Drone Nerds store in Aventura, Florida and online at www.dronenerds.com from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $300.
Recall date
November 14, 2017
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves certain Drone Nerds 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. They were sold in a variety of colors.

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