iRover Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-07-24 · 17193
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
17193
Date
2017-07-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Fallas Stores of Los Angeles, California, and T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from December 2015 through December 2016 for between $300 and $400.
Importer(s)
iRover LLC, of Fair Lawn, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves iRover self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, model numbers 87645 and 87644. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "iRover" printed on the front outer casing and come in black and white. The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit.