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Product recall · CPSCJuly 6, 2016Serious
Hoverboard LLC Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Who to contact: CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772
The product
This recall involves Powerboard 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. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.
Details
- Units affected
- About 70,000
- Recall date
- July 6, 2016
- Brand
- PSDI, of Orem, Utah
- Made or distributed by
- Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There have been 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
PB-001
Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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