Recalls / 2016-07-06
Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
16210 · Recalled 2016-07-06 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Powerboard brand 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. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
There have been 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | About 70,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- PSDI, of Orem, Utah
- Distributor
- Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide, online at Amazon.com, the powerboard.com, 000.
Consumer contact
CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772
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Source: CPSC recall 16210. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.