PSDI recalls

Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date

2016-07-06

Recall number

16210

Product type

Hoverboard

Units

About 70,000

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 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.

Sold at

Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000.

Made in

China

Official CPSC notice