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CPSCRecalled Jul 6, 2016 · #16210

Hoverboard LLC 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 Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.

Product details

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Type
Powered Scooters or Skateboards
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.

View the official CPSC notice