Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-07-06 · 16213
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
16213
Date
2016-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Retailer(s)
QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
Importer(s)
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
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.