Product Recall Number: 16-217
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: 16-217
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: Replace
Units: About 25,000
Incidents: Hype Wireless has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating and smoking. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled product and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement.
Sold At: Bed Bath and Beyond, Sports Chalet, VMZ Enterprises LLC and Trans World Entertainment stores nationwide and online from November 2015 through January 2016 for about $500.
Importers: Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.
Manufacturers: Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed