CPSC2017-11-14
iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard
Digital Products International Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Digital Products (DPI) for instructions on how to obtain a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Sold at
Ace Hardware and hh gregg stores nationwide, Heartland America catalogs and online at AceHardware.com and hhgregg.com from April 2016 through March 2017 for between $170 and $200.
Affected count
About 8,700
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the battery pack overheating and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Consumer contact
Contact DPI at 800-311-9263 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.iliveelectronics.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/iLive-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Recalled-by-Digital-Products-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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