Recalls / 2017-03-23

Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

17115 · Recalled 2017-03-23 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.

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

Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards		About 500

Parties

Manufacturer: Vecaro LifeStyle
Importer: Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: The Audio Shop, Stereo Zone in California, online at VecaroLifeStyle.com, $400.

Consumer contact

Vecaro toll-free at 855-637-4061 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.VecaroLifeStyle.com and click on Recall Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17115. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.