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Fire / OverheatingDecember 13, 2016CPSC #17051

World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine

Product
Hoverboards
Units affected
1,900
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.

Photos

Orbit Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard
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