Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-07-06 · 16215
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
16215
Date
2016-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Big 5, Scheels, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other websites from December 2015 through May 2016 for between $600 and $700.
Importer(s)
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger.