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CPSCRecalled Jul 6, 2016 · #16209

Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

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.

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Description

This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.

Product details

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Type
Powered Scooters or Skateboards
Manufacturer
Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice