iRover Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-07-24). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: 87645, 87644. About 2,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17193 |
| Published | 2017-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2017-07-24 |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | iRover |
| Firms | iRover LLC, of Fair Lawn, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,800 |
| Model numbers | 87645, 87644 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Fallas Stores of Los Angeles, California, and T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from December 2015 through December 2016 for between $300 and $400. |
Description
This recall involves iRover self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, model numbers 87645 and 87644. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "iRover" printed on the front outer casing and come in black and white. The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit.
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 iRover for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reports of the battery packs in the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking and overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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