Reported Mar 23, 2017
Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Vecaro LifeStyle of Cerritos, Calif.
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 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.
Firm contact: Vecaro toll-free at 855-637-4061 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.VecaroLifeStyle.com and click on Recall Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Amount recalled
- About 500
Where it was sold
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..
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 smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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