PTX Performance Products · Recalled
PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
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.
- Units
- About 4,900
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Airwalk brand 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
The file
- Sold at
- The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
- Product type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
