Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names. [Learn More]
About 4,300 units were affected by this recall.
Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled hoverboard sold on Overstock.com.
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/06/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7790 |
| Recall Number | 16214 |
| 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 has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Overstock.com at 800-843-2446 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at Overstock.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page, then Online Help Center, then “Hover Board” Self-Balancing Electric Scooter Announcement for more information. |
| Last Updated | 07/06/2016 |
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