CPSC2016-07-06
Swagway Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.
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 Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers, department stores, home improvement stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com, modells.com, swagway.com, target.com and other online retailers from September 2015 through March 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Affected count
About 267,000 (in addition, 5,000 units distributed in Canada)
Injuries reported
There have been 42 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding, including 16 reports of injuries, such as burns to neck, leg, and arm, or severe property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Consumer contact
Swagway toll-free at 844-299-0625 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://swagway.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Swagway-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-HoverboardsDon't want to check this manually?
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