Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-03-23). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17115 |
| Published | 2017-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2017-03-23 |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | Vecaro LifeStyle |
| Firms | Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif. (manufacturer); Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400. |
Description
This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.
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 scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X.
Incidents and injuries
Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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