Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 6, 2016 CPSC #16212

Quick answer

Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16212, announced on July 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. 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 colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.. Affected brand: Boscov's Department Store LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. 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 colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

Boscov's Department Store LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.

Recall date

July 6, 2016

Categories

Powered Scooters or Skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16212?

CPSC recall #16212 covers Boscov's 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 Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. 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 colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

What is the remedy for recall #16212?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16212 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.. 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 Boscov's 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/Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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