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Product recall · CPSCJuly 6, 2016Serious
PTX Performance Products Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
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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
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What to do
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
The product
This recall involves Airwalk 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,900
- Recall date
- July 6, 2016
- Brand
- PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
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: “PTX Performance Products 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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