Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-07-06 · 16217
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
16217
Date
2016-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.
Retailer(s)
Bed Bath and Beyond, Sports Chalet, VMZ Enterprises LLC and Trans World Entertainment stores nationwide and online from November 2015 through January 2016 for about $500.
Importer(s)
Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Hype Roam brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Roam brand hoverboards were sold in black, red and blue. Roam is printed on a sticker attached to the undercarriage of the scooter.