CPSCGeneral Alert
Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosio...
Published: November 14, 2017Recall ID: 18027Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves certain Drone Nerds 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. They were sold in a variety of colors.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Drone-Nerds-Recalls-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards |
| Title | Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/557_1.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled hoverboard |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 8174 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoverboards and contact Drone Nerds to return the unit to receive a full refund or store credit. |
| Importers › Name | Drone Nerds Inc., of Aventura, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Drone Nerds store in Aventura, Florida and online at www.dronenerds.com from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 2017-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves certain Drone Nerds 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. They were sold in a variety of colors. |
| Recall Number | 18027 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Drone Nerds toll-free at 888-785-7543 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at hbrecall@gmail.com or online at www.dronenerds.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |