Go Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Four Star Imports Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Village Mart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-11-14). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 1,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18028 |
| Published | 2017-11-14 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-14 |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | Four Star Imports |
| Firms | Four Star Imports, of Memphis, Tenn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,800 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Village Mart store in Memphis, Tennessee from October 2015 to March 2016 for about $200. |
Description
This recall involves all Go Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. "Go Wheel" is printed in a circle on the middle of the unit where the sides connect. The "Go Wheel" identification will illuminate when the hoverboard is powered on. They were sold in black, white, red, blue, gold and pink.
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 the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Four Star Imports to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
Four Star Imports has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
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