{"id":620,"date":"2016-07-08T11:05:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T14:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/?p=620"},"modified":"2016-07-08T11:06:44","modified_gmt":"2016-07-08T14:06:44","slug":"10-firms-recall-self-balancing-scooters-due-fire-hazard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/10-firms-recall-self-balancing-scooters-due-fire-hazard\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Firms Recall Self-Balancing Scooters Due To Fire Hazard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A massive recall of self-balancing scooters (also known as hoverboards) has been declared\u00a0due to the risk of fire. Over 500,000 units are included in this recall and includes multiple brands and models. The self-balancing scooters\u00a0have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The affected scooters were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide and at online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers are urged to stop using the scooters immediately and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Manufacturer\/Importers:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table class=\"border-table\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th valign=\"top\" width=\"143\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Number of Units<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\"><strong>Brand\/Model<\/strong><\/th>\n<th valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Firm\u2019s Recall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">16,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">Hover-Way\/Model # HWSBB601-R<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_88\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Digital-Gadgets-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-213<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_635\" style=\"width: 221px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-635\" class=\" wp-image-635\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/digital-hover-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"recalled scooter\" width=\"211\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/digital-hover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/digital-hover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/digital-hover.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hover-way self balancing scooter<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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\u2019s packaging.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold exclusively at<\/h5>\n<p>QVC\u2019s televised shopping programs and on QVC\u2019s website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">70,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Powerboard<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_89\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Hoverboard-LLC-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-210<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_643\" style=\"width: 203px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-643\" class=\" wp-image-643\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16210a-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"Powerboard model #PB-001 \" width=\"193\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16210a-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16210a-768x258.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16210a.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Powerboard model #PB-001<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There 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.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hoverboard LLC to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>Mall 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.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Hype Wireless, of<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Edison, N.J.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">25,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">Hype Roam<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_90\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Hype-Wireless-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-217<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_644\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-644\" class=\" wp-image-644\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16217b-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"Roam brand hoverboards\" width=\"180\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16217b-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16217b-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16217b.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roam brand self-balancing scooters<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">Roam brand hoverboards were sold in black, red and blue. Roam is printed on a sticker attached to the undercarriage of the scooter.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>Hype Wireless has received one report of a self-balancing scooter\/hoverboard overheating and smoking. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled product and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>Bed 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Keenford Ltd., of Hong Kong<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">84,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">iMoto<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_91\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Keenford-Limited-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-216<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_645\" style=\"width: 234px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-645\" class=\"size-full wp-image-645\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16216b.jpg\" alt=\"iMoto Smart Balance Boards\" width=\"224\" height=\"142\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iMoto Smart Balance Boards<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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.\u00a0 The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10 inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There have been six incidents reported of sparks, overheating and short circuits with the recalled hoverboards. No injuries and property damage have been reported.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers 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.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>Macy\u2019s, The Athlete\u2019s Foot and other stores nationwide and online at imotohk.com and hoverboard360.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $400 and $600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>PTX\u00a0Performance Products USA of Irvine, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">4.900<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Airwalk Self Balancing Electric Scooter<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_92\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/PTX-Performance-Products-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-208<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_646\" style=\"width: 195px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-646\" class=\" wp-image-646\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16208b-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard\" width=\"185\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16208b-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16208b-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16208b.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>None reported<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact PTX to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">28,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hovertrax<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_93\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Razor-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-215<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_647\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-647\" class=\"wp-image-647\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16215b-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Razor Hovertrax hoverboard\" width=\"180\" height=\"89\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Razor Hovertrax hoverboard<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There 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.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers 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.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>Big 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">267,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">Swagway X1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_94\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Swagway-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-211<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-648 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16211a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Swagway Self-Balancing Scooter\" width=\"168\" height=\"154\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Swagway Self-Balancing Scooter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">The Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has \u201cSwagway\u201d printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red or pink.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There 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.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers 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.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>Mass 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"127\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">800<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_95\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Yuka-Clothing-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-209<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div style=\"width: 247px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Global\/Images\/Recall\/2016\/16209\/16209a.jpg\" alt=\"Recalled hoverboard with key fob\" width=\"237\" height=\"145\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recalled Yuka hoverboard with key fob<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There 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.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold at<\/h5>\n<p>Yuka 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>\u00a0There have been at least\u00a016 reports of burn injuries as well as severe property damage.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Retail Stores:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table class=\"border-table\" width=\"637\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Boscov\u2019s, of Reading, Pa.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"126\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">1,300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">Orbit<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_96\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Boscovs-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-212<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_649\" style=\"width: 224px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-649\" class=\" wp-image-649\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16212a-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Orbit self-balancing scooter\" width=\"214\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16212a-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16212a.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orbit self-balancing scooter<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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\u2019s packaging.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.<\/p>\n<h5>Sold exclusively at<\/h5>\n<p>QVC\u2019s televised shopping programs and on QVC\u2019s website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Online Retailers:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"border-table\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"133\"><strong>Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"126\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">4,300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"174\">All hoverboards sold on Overstock.com<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"204\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a id=\"anch_97\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\/2016\/Overstock-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards\/\">16-214<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_651\" style=\"width: 206px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-651\" class=\" wp-image-651\" src=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16214-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Recalled Hoverboard\" width=\"196\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16214-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/recall\/wp-content\/uploads\/16214.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recalled Hoverboard<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">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. \u00a0They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.<\/p>\n<h5>Incidents\/Injuries<\/h5>\n<p>There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters\/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire.\u00a0 There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"remedy\">Remedy<\/h5>\n<p>Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong>New Jersey and Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/ourfirm\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia personal injury<\/a><\/strong> attorneys at Messa &amp; Associates are experienced with cases involving<a href=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/practiceareas\/product-liability\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0<strong>defective products<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or faulty product, contact the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa &amp; Associates, P.C. for a free consultation by calling\u00a0<strong>877-MessaLaw<\/strong>. You can also<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.messalaw.com\/submitcase\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0submit an inquiry online\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>for a free case evaluation. \u00a0Let Messa &amp; Associates earn you the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A massive recall of self-balancing scooters (also known as hoverboards) has been declared\u00a0due to the risk of fire. Over 500,000 units are included in this recall and includes multiple brands and models. The self-balancing scooters\u00a0have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. 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