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PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled July 6, 2016 · CPSC recall 16208 · PTX Performance Products
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
No Remedy Available
Units
About 4,900
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Description
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.
What to do
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Manufacturer(s)
PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Imported by
PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Retailers
The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →