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Fire / OverheatingMarch 30, 2023CPSC #23165

Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

Product
Hoverboards
Units affected
53,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves all 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The self-balancing scooters/hoverboards have two wheels with light up hubcaps and come in the following colors: black, blue, red, pink, and purple with a black platform. Jetson is printed on one side of the body and on the top of the footpads. Affected units were manufactured from 2018 through 2019 and have a UL certification label and serial number on the bottom of the unit. Affected units do not have a barcode on the bottom of the unit. Units with a barcode next to the serial number are not included in this recall. The charge port on affected units has three pins and is located to the left of the power button. Units with a charge port that has just one pin and is located to the right of the power button are not included in this recall.

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

A 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died from a fire on April 1, 2022 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. The Hellertown Borough Fire Marshal determined that a 42-volt Jetson Rogue was the point of origin of the fire. There have been multiple other reports of the recalled scooters/hoverboards burning, sparking or melting, several of which involved reports of flames.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2018 through June 2019 and at www.ridejetson.com from January 2019 through November 2021 for between $100 and $150.

Photos

Recalled Jetson Rogue Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard (side view)Recalled Jetson Rogue Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard (top view)Labels on bottom of recalled Jetson Rogue Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard show UL certification and serial number (they do not show a barcode)Charge port with three pins is located to the left of the power button on recalled Jetson Rogue Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard
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