PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
USPTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
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 Airwalk 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PTX-Performance-Products-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards |
| Title | PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16208a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16208.16208b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Airwalk brand 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 › Type | Powered Scooters or Skateboards |
| Products › Category I D | 68246 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,900 |
| Recall I D | 7784 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available. |
| Importers › Name | PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Airwalk 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad. |
| Recall Number | 16208 |
| Manufacturers › Name | PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | No Remedy Available |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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