CPSC2016-07-06
Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
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 Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Sold at
QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
Affected count
About 16,000
Injuries reported
There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Consumer contact
Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Digital-Gadgets-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-HoverboardsDon't want to check this manually?
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