CPSC2023-12-21
DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
DGL Group Ltd., of Edison, New Jersey
Hazard
The recalled hoverboard's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hoverboards immediately and contact Hover-1 for instructions as to how to receive a free replacement hoverboard.
Sold at
Online at www.walmart.com and www.amazon.com from September 2020 through December 2021 for between about $170 and $200.
Affected count
About 25,000
Injuries reported
DGL has received three reports of fire, which are associated with five reports of people experiencing headaches, nausea, or coughs from smoke inhalation and approximately $25,000 in reported property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Hover-1 Helix hoverboards (Camouflage and Galaxy colors only)
Consumer contact
DGL toll-free at 888-556-8426 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.hover-1.com/pages/important-safety-information or www.hover-1.com and click on "Important Recall Information" at the top of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DGL-Group-Recalls-Hover-1-Helix-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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