World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine

Active Recall Announced December 13, 2016 CPSC #17051

Quick answer

World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine is CPSC recall #17051, announced on December 13, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The 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 six 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 world trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free ul-certified replacement hoverboard.. Affected brand: World Trading.

Hazard

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The 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 six 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

World Trading

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.

Recall date

December 13, 2016

Categories

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17051?

CPSC recall #17051 covers World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 13, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The 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 six 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 #17051?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17051 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact world trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free ul-certified replacement hoverboard.. 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 World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine 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/2017/World-Trading-Recalls-Orbit-Self-Balancing-Scooters-and-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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