Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
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 iMoto brand 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 iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10-inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Keenford-Limited-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards |
| Title | Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16216.16216a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled iMoto Smart Balance Board (platinum-plated chrome) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16216.16216b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 (orange) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16216.16216c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV (carbon fiber) |
| 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 | There have been six incidents reported of sparks, overheating and short circuits with the recalled hoverboards. No injuries and property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Products › Type | Powered Scooters or Skateboards |
| Products › Category I D | 68246 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 84,000 |
| Recall I D | 7792 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Keenford Limited to exchange their hoverboard for a refund in the form of a store credit or a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL2272. |
| Importers › Name | Keenford Limited, of Lynbrook, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Macy's, The Athlete's Foot and other stores nationwide and online at imotohk.com and hoverboard360.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $400 and $600. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves iMoto brand 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 iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10-inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti. |
| Recall Number | 16216 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Keenford Limited, of Lynbrook, N.Y. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Keenford Limited toll-free at 877-280-8401 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.imotohk.com or www.hoverboard360.com and click on Recall Information for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-09-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |