CPSC2016-07-06
Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.
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
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Yuka-Clothing-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-HoverboardsDon't want to check this manually?
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