[Recalled] Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards — This recall involves iLive self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hov… | CPSC 2017-11-14
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 18030 |
| 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 iLive self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model numbers GSB56BC, GSB56RC, GSB65BUC, GSB56WC and GSB56GDC. The model number is printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels, one at either end of a platform, and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. "iLive" is printed in the center of the hoverboard's top surface as well as underneath the top deck, facing the ground. The hoverboards were sold in black, red, white, blue and gold. Some units were sold with a black carrying case. Hazards: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the hoverboards 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.
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