Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
USYuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.
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 Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.
Affected Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Yuka-Clothing-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards |
| Title | Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16209.16209a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled hoverboard with key fob |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16209.16209b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled hoverboard with key fob |
| 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 incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. 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 800 |
| Recall I D | 7785 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Yuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900. |
| Recall Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off. |
| Recall Number | 16209 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Yuka Clothing toll-free at 800-616-0765 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email recall@yukaparis.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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