Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-06). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16209 |
| Published | 2016-07-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Powered Scooters or Skateboards |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | Yuka Clothing |
| Firms | Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. (manufacturer); Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 800 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Yuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900. |
Description
This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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