Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 6, 2016 CPSC #16210

Quick answer

Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16210, announced on July 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. the firm is no longer in business. a remedy is no longer available.. Affected brands: PSDI, Hoverboard LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

PSDI, Hoverboard LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.

Recall date

July 6, 2016

Categories

Powered Scooters or Skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16210?

CPSC recall #16210 covers Hoverboard LLC 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 Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.

What is the remedy for recall #16210?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16210 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. the firm is no longer in business. a remedy is no longer available.. 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 Hoverboard LLC 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/Hoverboard-LLC-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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