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Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 6, 2016 · CPSC recall 16213 · Digital Gadgets

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.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.

Description

This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Contact

Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Product

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Manufacturer(s)

Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.

Imported by

Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.

Retailers

QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →