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

Recalled hoverboard

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recall Date: July 6th, 2016
Type: Powered Scooters or Skateboards
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: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.

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.

Images:

Recalled hoverboard

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.

Injuries:

There have been 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Retailers:

Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000.