Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-11-14 · 18031
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
18031
Date
2017-11-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Importer(s)
Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Tech Drift 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 hoverboards were sold in black and white.