# Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-07-06 · 16213 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16213
- **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

## 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.

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