# Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-07-06 · 16212 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16212
- **Date:** 2016-07-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## Retailer(s)

Boscov's stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards)
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