Moderate Recalled July 6, 2016 About 4,900 units

PTX Performance Products 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: None reported

What to do now

No Remedy Available

The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

About this recall

This recall involves Airwalk 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.

Product photos

Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard

Photos: U.S. CPSC