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Recall 16215 — Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-07-06

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16215
Date of alert
2016-07-06
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. 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. 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Razor-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboa

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