Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16214 · Jul 6, 2016 · Overstock.com
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16214
- Date
- Jul 6, 2016
- Company
- Overstock.com
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Product type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.
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 Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
- Sold at
- Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.
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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 Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.
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.