Overstock.com · Recalled
Overstock.com 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 4,300
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $365–$485
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.
The file
- Sold at
- Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.
- Product type
- Powered Scooters or Skateboards
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Incident log
There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Overstock.com at 800-843-2446 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at Overstock.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page, then Online Help Center, then "Hover Board" Self-Balancing Electric Scooter Announcement for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.