iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-11-14). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 900 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`18029`
Published	2017-11-14
Last updated	2017-11-14
Products	Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Firm named in the title	Simplified Wireless
Firms	Simplified Wireless, of Element, N.Y. (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	900
Hazard classes	fire, burn, explosion
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com and other online retailers from November 2015 to December 2015 for between $290 and $330.

Description

This recall involves all iHoverspeed 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. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, red and white and have "iHoverspeed" printed on the front.

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 Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Machine access

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