Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-07-06 · 16216
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
16216
Date
2016-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Keenford Limited, of Lynbrook, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Macy's, The Athlete's Foot and other stores nationwide and online at imotohk.com and hoverboard360.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $400 and $600.
Importer(s)
Keenford Limited, of Lynbrook, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves iMoto brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10-inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti.