Product Recall Number: 16-209
Why was Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 16-209
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-07-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 800
Incidents: There have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Sold At: "Yuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900."
Importers: Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.
Manufacturers: "Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla."
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed