Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-03-23 · 17115
Hazards
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Recall
Number
17115
Date
2017-03-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.
Retailer(s)
The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400.
Importer(s)
Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.