WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/World-Trading-Recalls-Orbit-Self-Balancing-Scooters-and-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: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Consumer Contact: World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for more information.
Recall Details
Units: 1,900
Description: This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
Importer: World Trading, of Valencia, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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