Recalls / 2016-12-13
World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
17051 · Recalled 2016-12-13 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Hazards
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | 1900 |
Parties
- Importer
- World Trading, of Valencia, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Evine's televised shopping programs, online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
Consumer contact
World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 17051. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.