Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging. [Learn More]
About 16,000 units were affected by this recall.
Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard. Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/06/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7789 |
| Recall Number | 16213 |
| 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 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information. |
| Last Updated | 07/06/2016 |
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