iHoverspeed Hoverboard Recall: Fire Hazard from Battery Packs
iHoverspeed self-balancing scooters are recalled due to lithium-ion battery overheating risks. Stop using immediately and contact Simplified Wireless for a free replacement.
Stop using this now
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Simplified Wireless is recalling all iHoverspeed self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, potentially causing the units to smoke, catch fire, or explode. Consumers who purchased these hoverboards between November 2015 and December 2015 are advised to stop using them immediately. Affected owners should contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit for a free replacement that is UL2272-certified. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3731-ihoverspeed-hoverboard-recall-fire-hazard-from-battery-packs.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3731-ihoverspeed-hoverboard-recall-fire-hazard-from-battery-packs · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8176
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“iHoverspeed Hoverboard Recall: Fire Hazard from Battery Packs.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3731-ihoverspeed-hoverboard-recall-fire-hazard-from-battery-packs. Based on CPSC recall #8176 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/iHoverspeed-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Recalled-by-Simplified-Wireless-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
The lithium-ion battery packs in these scooters can overheat during normal use. This overheating poses a direct risk of the product smoking, catching fire, and/or exploding.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased an iHoverspeed self-balancing scooter from Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com, or other online retailers between November 2015 and December 2015. The risk applies to all units regardless of color (black, blue, red, or white).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for a self-balancing scooter with two wheels at either end of a platform, powered by lithium-ion batteries. The unit will have "iHoverspeed" printed on the front and was sold in black, blue, red, or white colors. Check if you purchased it between November 2015 and December 2015 for $290 to $330.
- Brand
iHoverspeed- Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Cease use of the self-balancing scooter right away due to the fire hazard.
Contact Simplified Wireless
Call 833-220-1212 (Mon-Fri, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET) or email simplifiedrecall@gmail.com to arrange the return.
Return Unit for Replacement
Send back your recalled unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement scooter.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Contact iHoverspeed
We’ve drafted a message you can send iHoverspeed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8176 — iHoverspeed Hoverboard Recall: Fire Hazard from Battery Packs Hello, I own a iHoverspeed Hoverboard Recall: Fire Hazard from Battery Packs that is covered by recall 8176 from iHoverspeed. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8176 (November 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.