# Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-07-06 · 16216 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16216
- **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

Replace; Refund

## 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.

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