Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Digital-Gadgets-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

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.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Units: About 16,000

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.

Incidents/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.

Sold exclusively at: QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2016 through December 2016 for about $400.

Manufacturer/Importer: Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.

Manufactured in: China

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