World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
CPSC recall 17051 · announced December 13, 2016 · World Trading · 1,900 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Evine's televised shopping programs and 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: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.