World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-12-13). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 1,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17051 |
| Published | 2016-12-13 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-13 |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | World Trading |
| Firms | World Trading, of Valencia, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300. |
Description
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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