Swagway Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 6, 2016 CPSC #16211

Quick answer

Swagway Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16211, announced on July 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of 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 Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a ul 2272 certified swagtron t1 or t3 model.. Affected brand: Swagway LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of 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 Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

Swagway LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.

Recall date

July 6, 2016

Categories

Powered Scooters or Skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16211?

CPSC recall #16211 covers Swagway 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 the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of 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 Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white.

What is the remedy for recall #16211?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16211 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a ul 2272 certified swagtron t1 or t3 model.. 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 Swagway 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/Swagway-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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