Tech Drift · Recalled
Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion 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.
- Units
- About 100
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $400–$500
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.
The file
- Sold at
- Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com 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.