A massive recall of self-balancing scooters (also known as hoverboards) has been declared due to the risk of fire. Over 500,000 units are included in this recall and includes multiple brands and models. The self-balancing scooters have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs.
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing a risk of the products catching fire, smoking, and/or exploding. There have been at least 99 reported incidents of the battery packs overheating, smoking, sparking, catching fire and/or exploding. There have been at least 16 reports of burn injuries as well as reports of severe property damage.
The affected scooters were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide and at online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900.
Consumers are urged to stop using the scooters immediately and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund.
Manufacturer/Importers:
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Company |
Number of Units |
Brand/Model |
Firm’s Recall
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| Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
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16,000 |
Hover-Way/Model # HWSBB601-R |
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 Hover-way self balancing scooter |
HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard’s packaging.
RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund. Sold exclusively atQVC’s televised shopping programs and on QVC’s website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400. |
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| Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz. |
70,000 |
Powerboard |
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 Powerboard model #PB-001 |
Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.
Incidents/InjuriesThere have been 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hoverboard LLC to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement. Sold atMall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000. |
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| Hype Wireless, of Edison, N.J. |
25,000 |
Hype Roam | |
 Roam brand self-balancing scooters |
Roam brand hoverboards were sold in black, red and blue. Roam is printed on a sticker attached to the undercarriage of the scooter.
Incidents/InjuriesHype Wireless has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating and smoking. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled product and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement. Sold atBed Bath and Beyond, Sports Chalet, VMZ Enterprises LLC and Trans World Entertainment stores nationwide and online from November 2015 through January 2016 for about $500. |
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| Keenford Ltd., of Hong Kong |
84,000 |
iMoto | |
 iMoto Smart Balance Boards |
The iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5 inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8 inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10 inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti.
Incidents/InjuriesThere have been six incidents reported of sparks, overheating and short circuits with the recalled hoverboards. No injuries and property damage have been reported. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Keenford Limited to exchange their hoverboard for a refund in the form of a store credit. Sold atMacy’s, The Athlete’s Foot and other stores nationwide and online at imotohk.com and hoverboard360.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $400 and $600. |
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| PTX Performance Products USA of Irvine, CA
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4.900 |
Airwalk Self Balancing Electric Scooter |
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 Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard |
Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
Incidents/InjuriesNone reported RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact PTX to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement. Sold atThe Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
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| Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
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28,000 |
Hovertrax |
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 Razor Hovertrax hoverboard |
The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger.
Incidents/InjuriesThere have been two reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards catching fire, exploding or smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to return their hoverboard for a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL 2272. Sold atBig 5, Scheels, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other websites from December 2015 through May 2016 for between $600 and $700.
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| Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind. |
267,000 |
Swagway X1 | |
Swagway Self-Balancing Scooter |
The Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has “Swagway” printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red or pink.
Incidents/InjuriesThere have been 42 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding, including 16 reports of injuries, such as burns to neck, leg, and arm, or severe property damage. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model. Sold atMass merchandisers, department stores, home improvement stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com, modells.com, swagway.com, target.com and other online retailers from September 2015 through March 2016 for between $400 and $500. |
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| Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. |
800 |
Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider | |
 Recalled Yuka hoverboard with key fob |
The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.
Incidents/InjuriesThere have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund. Sold atYuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900. |
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There have been at least 16 reports of burn injuries as well as severe property damage.
Retail Stores:
| Boscov’s, of Reading, Pa. |
1,300 |
Orbit | |
 Orbit self-balancing scooter |
HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard’s packaging.
RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund. Sold exclusively atQVC’s televised shopping programs and on QVC’s website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400. |
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Online Retailers:
| Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
4,300 |
All hoverboards sold on Overstock.com | |
 Recalled Hoverboard |
This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.
Incidents/InjuriesThere has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. RemedyConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund. |
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