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Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 6, 2016 · CPSC recall 16216 · Keenford Limited

Recalled iMoto Smart Balance Board (platinum-plated chrome)iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 (orange)iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV (carbon fiber)
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.
Remedy
Replace · Refund
Units
About 84,000
Incidents / injuries
There have been six incidents reported of sparks, overheating and short circuits with the recalled hoverboards. No injuries and property damage have been reported.

Description

This recall involves iMoto brand 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 iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10-inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Keenford Limited to exchange their hoverboard for a refund in the form of a store credit or a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL2272.

Contact

Keenford Limited toll-free at 877-280-8401 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.imotohk.com or www.hoverboard360.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Manufacturer(s)
Keenford Limited, of Lynbrook, N.Y.
Imported by
Keenford Limited, of Lynbrook, N.Y.
Retailers
Macy's, The Athlete's Foot and other stores nationwide and online at imotohk.com and hoverboard360.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $400 and $600.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →