CPSCGeneral Alert
Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 6, 2016Recall ID: 16215Category: 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 non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Razor-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards |
| Title | Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16215.16215a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Razor Hovertrax hoverboard |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16215.16215b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Razor Hovertrax 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 | There have been two reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards catching fire, exploding or smoking. No injuries or 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 28,000 |
| Recall I D | 7791 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to return their hoverboard for a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL 2272. |
| Importers › Name | Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Big 5, Scheels, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other websites from December 2015 through May 2016 for between $600 and $700. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger. |
| Recall Number | 16215 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Razor toll-free at 866-467-2967 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at Razor.com and click on "CPSC Safety Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |