Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Description: This recall involves iMoto brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5 inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8 inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10 inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti. [Learn More]
About 84,000 units were affected by this recall.
Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled iMoto Smart Balance Board (platinum-plated chrome). iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 (orange)
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/06/2016 |
| Recall ID | 7792 |
| Recall Number | 16216 |
| 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 six incidents reported of sparks, overheating and short circuits with the recalled hoverboards. No injuries and property damage have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Keenford Limited to exchange their hoverboard for a refund in the form of a store credit or a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL2272. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Keenford Limited toll-free at 877-280-8401 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.imotohk.com or www.hoverboard360.com and click on Recall Information for more information. |
| Last Updated | 09/14/2016 |
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