Reported Nov 14, 2017
Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Tech Drift of Los Angeles, Calif.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Firm contact: Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Amount recalled
- About 100
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500..
Why it was recalled
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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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