Reported Jul 6, 2016
Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Psdi of Orem, Utah
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. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Firm contact: CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Amount recalled
- About 70,000
Where it was sold
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..
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 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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