Vecaro LifeStyle recalls

Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date

2017-03-23

Recall number

17115

Product type

Hoverboard

Units

About 500

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Incidents and injuries

Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X.

Sold at

The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400.

Made in

China

Official CPSC notice