Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
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The hazard
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.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Contact: CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772
About this recall
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.
Product photos
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