Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard. [Learn More]
About 1,300 units were affected by this recall.
Boscov’s Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled Orbit hoverboard. Recalled Orbit hoverboard
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/06/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7788 |
| Recall Number | 16212 |
| 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 | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Boscov’s toll-free at 800-755-6391 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at Boscovs.com and click on Customer Care and then Recall Notices for more information. |
| Last Updated | 07/06/2016 |
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