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Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: July 6, 2016 Initiated: July 6, 2016 #16210

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz.. Units affected: About 70,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16210.