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Fire / OverheatingJuly 6, 2016CPSC #16214

Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Hoverboards
Units affected
4,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.

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.

Injuries

There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.

Photos

Recalled hoverboard sold on Overstock.com
View official CPSC recall

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