Reported Jul 6, 2016
Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard
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High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Consumers should contact the recalling companies through their websites and call centers listed below.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
- Amount recalled
- About 501,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Mass merchandisers nationwide and online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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