Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off. [Learn More]
About 800 units were affected by this recall.
Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled hoverboard with key fob. Recalled hoverboard with key fob
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/06/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7785 |
| Recall Number | 16209 |
| 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 | There have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Yuka Clothing toll-free at 800-616-0765 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email [email protected]. |
| Last Updated | 07/06/2016 |
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