Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16212 · Jul 6, 2016 · Boscov's
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16212
- Date
- Jul 6, 2016
- Company
- Boscov's
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Product type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Boscov's stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.