[Recalled] Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards — This recall involves certain Drone Nerds self-balancing scooters, commonly refe… | CPSC 2017-11-14
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 18027 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 14 November 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves certain Drone Nerds self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The 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. Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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