Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 6, 2016 CPSC #16214

Quick answer

Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16214, announced on July 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.. Affected brand: Overstock.com.

Hazard

This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

Overstock.com

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Recall date

July 6, 2016

Categories

Powered Scooters or Skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16214?

CPSC recall #16214 covers Overstock.com 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 all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.

What is the remedy for recall #16214?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16214 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact overstock.com for instructions on receiving 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 Overstock.com 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/Overstock-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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