Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Dollar Mania Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-11-14). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. Models: S-01, SBW666SL. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18032 |
| Published | 2017-11-14 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-14 |
| Products | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Mania |
| Firms | Dollar Mania, of Bossier City, La. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Model numbers | S-01, SBW666SL |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Dollar Mania stores in Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisana from August 2015 through December 2016 for about $200. |
Description
This recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, green, red, white and yellow and have an "S" printed in the center of the wheel caps.
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 Dollar Mania for instructions on returning the hoverboard to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard catching fire in Louisiana in 2017 resulting in approximately $40,000 of property damage to a consumer's home. No injuries have been reported.
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