# Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-07-06 · 16214 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16214
- **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)

Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.

## Importer(s)

Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah

## Country of manufacture

China

## Description

This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.

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