CPSCGeneral Alert
iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless ...
Published: November 14, 2017Recall ID: 18029Category: 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 all iHoverspeed 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. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, red and white and have "iHoverspeed" printed on the front.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/iHoverspeed-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Recalled-by-Simplified-Wireless-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/502_1.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | iHoverspeed self-balancing scooter/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 900 |
| Recall I D | 8176 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. |
| Importers › Name | Simplified Wireless, of Element, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com and other online retailers from November 2015 to December 2015 for between $290 and $330. |
| Recall Date | 2017-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all iHoverspeed 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. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, red and white and have "iHoverspeed" printed on the front. |
| Recall Number | 18029 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Simplified Wireless toll-free at 833-220-1212 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at simplifiedrecall@gmail.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |