Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Vecaro-LifeStyle-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 smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy: Repair, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X.  

Consumer Contact: Vecaro toll-free at 855-637-4061 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.VecaroLifeStyle.com  and click on Recall Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 500

Description:

This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.

Incidents/Injuries: Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold at: The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com    from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400.

Importer/Manufacturer: Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

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