Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16213 · announced July 6, 2016 · Digital Gadgets · 16,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.
Sold at: QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
Consumer contact: Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.