Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: This recall involves Hype Roam brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Roam brand hoverboards were sold in black, red and blue. Roam is printed on a sticker attached to the undercarriage of the scooter. [Learn More]
About 25,000 units were affected by this recall.
Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled hoverboard. Recalled hoverboard
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/06/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7793 |
| Recall Number | 16217 |
| Product Type | Powered Scooters or Skateboards |
| 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. |
| Injuries | Hype Wireless has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating and smoking. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled product and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Hype Wireless toll-free at 866-449-7186 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hyperoam.com and click on Recall for more information. |
| Last Updated | 07/06/2016 |
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