CPSCGeneral Alert
Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 6, 2016Recall ID: 16217Category: 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 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.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Hype-Wireless-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards |
| Title | Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16217.16217a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled hoverboard |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16217.16217b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › 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 | Hype Wireless has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating and smoking. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Products › Type | Powered Scooters or Skateboards |
| Products › Category I D | 68246 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 7793 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 16217 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Hype Wireless toll-free at 866-449-7186 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hyperoam.com and click on Recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |