# Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-07-06 · 16217 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16217
- **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

## 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.

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