Salvage World · Recalled
Smart Balance Wheel Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Salvage World Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
- Units
- About 700
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $150
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Smart Balance Wheel 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 hoverboard were sold in black, white, red, or blue.
The file
- Sold at
- Salvage World stores in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from August 2016 through March 2017 for about $150.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Unknown
- Recalled by
- Salvage World, of Hattiesburg, Miss.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a battery pack catching fire and/or exploding in Mississippi in 2017 resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Salvage World for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a store credit.
Salvage World toll-free at 888-726-9603 from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.salvageworldllc.com and click on Recall Notice 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.