Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-07-06 · 16212
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16212
Date
2016-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Boscov's stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.
Distributor(s)
Boscov's Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.