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Swagway Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: July 6, 2016 Initiated: July 6, 2016 #16211

Product Description

This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white.

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 and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.

Details

Units Affected
About 267,000 (in addition, 5,000 units distributed in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white.. Recalled by Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.. Units affected: About 267,000 (in addition, 5,000 units distributed in Canada).
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 and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16211.