CPSCRecalled Jul 6, 2016 · #16217
Hype Wireless 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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This recall involves Hype Roam 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. Roam brand hoverboards were sold in black, red and blue. Roam is printed on a sticker attached to the undercarriage of the scooter.
Product details
- Product
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Manufacturer
- Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- 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.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement.