Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-06). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 4,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16214 |
| 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 | Overstock.com |
| Firms | Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,300 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485. |
Description
This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.
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 Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
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