Reported Jul 6, 2016
Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Digital Gadgets LLC of Monroe, N.J.
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 Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Firm contact: Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Amount recalled
- About 16,000
Where it was sold
Sold at QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400..
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 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.
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