Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16214 · announced July 6, 2016 · Overstock.com · 4,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.
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 Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Sold at: Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.
Consumer contact: Overstock.com at 800-843-2446 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at Overstock.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page, then Online Help Center, then "Hover Board" Self-Balancing Electric Scooter Announcement 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.