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Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Recalled November 14, 2017 · CPSC recall 18031 · Tech Drift
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
Units
About 100
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Description
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.
What 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.
Contact
Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for more information.
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Imported by
Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailers
Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →