Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
USTech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
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 Tech Drift 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 hoverboards were sold in black and white.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Tech-Drift-Recalls-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards |
| Title | Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/561_1.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tech Drift 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 100 |
| Recall I D | 8178 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. |
| Importers › Name | Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500. |
| Recall Date | 2017-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Tech Drift 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 hoverboards were sold in black and white. |
| Recall Number | 18031 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-11-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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