Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Nov 14, 2017, 15:00 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Tech-Drift-Recalls-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards

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: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 100

Description

This recall involves Tech Drift 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 hoverboards were sold in black and white.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.

Importer: Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

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