CPSC2017-11-14
Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, 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
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Sold at
Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Consumer contact
Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Tech-Drift-Recalls-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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