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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice