CPSC2023-03-30
Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Two Deaths Reported
Jetson Electric Bikes LLC, of Brooklyn, New York
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and stop charging the recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Jetson for a full refund. Jetson is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
The recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2018 through June 2019 and at www.ridejetson.com from January 2019 through November 2021 for between $100 and $150.
Affected count
About 53,000
Injuries reported
A 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died from a fire on April 1, 2022 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. The Hellertown Borough Fire Marshal determined that a 42-volt Jetson Rogue was the point of origin of the fire. There have been multiple other reports of the recalled scooters/hoverboards burning, sparking or melting, several of which involved reports of flames.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Consumer contact
Jetson Electric Bikes at 800-635-4815 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.ridejetson.com/rogue-recall or at https://ridejetson.com and click on "SAFETY & RECALL" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Jetson-Electric-Bikes-Recalls-42-Volt-Rogue-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Two-Deaths-ReportedDon't want to check this manually?
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