Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-11-14). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18031 |
| Published | 2017-11-14 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-14 |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | Tech Drift |
| Firms | Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500. |
Description
This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.
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 these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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