iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18029 · Nov 14, 2017 · Simplified Wireless
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18029
- Date
- Nov 14, 2017
- Company
- Simplified Wireless
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all iHoverspeed 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. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, red and white and have "iHoverspeed" printed on the front.
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 the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com and other online retailers from November 2015 to December 2015 for between $290 and $330.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
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.