Digital Gadgets recalls

Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date

2016-07-06

Recall number

16213

Product type

Hoverboard

Units

About 16,000

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 and injuries

There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Sold at

QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.

Made in

China

Official CPSC notice