CPSCGeneral Alert
Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 6, 2016Recall ID: 16214Category: 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 self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. 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 and brand names.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Overstock-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards |
| Title | Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16214.16214.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled hoverboard sold on Overstock.com |
| 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 has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. 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 4,300 |
| Recall I D | 7790 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. 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 and brand names. |
| Recall Number | 16214 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Overstock.com at 800-843-2446 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at Overstock.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page, then Online Help Center, then "Hover Board" Self-Balancing Electric Scooter Announcement for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |