Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-06). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: HWSBB601-R. About 16,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16213 |
| 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 | Digital Gadgets |
| Firms | Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J. (manufacturer); Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,000 |
| Model numbers | HWSBB601-R |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400. |
Description
This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging.
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 Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
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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