Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Units | About 70,000 |
| 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 | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available. |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
Hoverboard LLC at 800-750-6714 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m MT Monday through Friday or online at www.thepowerboard.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
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