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Product Recall
Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Recall Date: July 6th, 2016
Type: Powered Scooters or Skateboards
Units: About 16,000
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Description
This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging.
Images:
Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard
Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard
Consumer Contact:
Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.Injuries:
There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.
Manufacturers:
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Retailers:
QVC’s televised shopping programs and on QVC’s website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
Importers:
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
