Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 6, 2016 CPSC #16209

Quick answer

Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16209, announced on July 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact yuka clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.. Affected brand: Yuka Clothing.

Hazard

This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

Yuka Clothing

Remedy

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

Recall date

July 6, 2016

Categories

Powered Scooters or Skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16209?

CPSC recall #16209 covers Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.

What is the remedy for recall #16209?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16209 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact yuka clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Yuka-Clothing-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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