CPSC2016-07-06
PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
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.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
Affected count
About 4,900
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
No Remedy Available
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PTX-Performance-Products-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-HoverboardsDon't want to check this manually?
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