Multiple hoverboard brands recalled due to lithium-ion battery overheating risks. Products may smoke, catch fire, or explode. Consumers must stop using and return for refund, repair, or replacement.
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.
Self-balancing scooters and hoverboards with lithium-ion batteries are being recalled because the batteries can overheat, leading to smoking, fire, or explosion. This hazard affects products sold by multiple companies, and users must stop using them immediately to avoid serious injury.
The lithium-ion batteries in these products can overheat due to manufacturing defects, causing the device to smoke, catch fire, or explode. This risk is especially dangerous when the product is in use, as the fire could spread quickly.
Owners of hoverboards or self-balancing scooters sold by the listed companies are affected. Those who use the products without proper safety measures are at highest risk of fire or injury.
Check for the brand and model listed in the recall notice, such as Hover-Way HWSBB601-R, Powerboard, Hype Roam, iMoto, Airwalk, Hovertrax, Swagway X1, or Yuka's products. Products sold through retailers like Boscov's, Overstock.com, or other online stores are also included.
Immediately stop using the recalled hoverboard or self-balancing scooter to prevent fire or explosion.
Reach out to the company that sold your product for a refund, repair, or replacement based on your model.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model.
The recall includes brands like Hover-Way, Powerboard, Hype Roam, iMoto, Airwalk, Hovertrax, Swagway X1, and Yuka's products.
Check the brand and model listed in the recall notice, such as Hover-Way HWSBB601-R, Powerboard, or products sold through retailers like Boscov's or Overstock.com.
Immediately stop using it and contact the recalling company for a refund, repair, or replacement depending on your model.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hoverboards to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7783 — Hoverboards Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Hello, I own a Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards that is covered by recall 7783 from Hoverboards. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model. 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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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.
