CPSCGeneral Alert
World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Haza...
Published: December 13, 2016Recall ID: 17051Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/World-Trading-Recalls-Orbit-Self-Balancing-Scooters-and-Hoverboards |
| Title | World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/hover%601.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Orbit Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1900 |
| Recall I D | 7930 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard. |
| Importers › Name | World Trading, of Valencia, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 2016-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard. |
| Recall Number | 17051 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |