Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 12, 2017 CPSC #17068

Quick answer

Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #17068, announced on January 12, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact boosted for a free replacement battery pack.. Affected brand: Boosted Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button.

Affected products

Electric-powered skateboards

Recalled brands

Boosted Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.

Recall date

January 12, 2017

Categories

Electric-powered skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17068?

CPSC recall #17068 covers Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 12, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button.

What is the remedy for recall #17068?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17068 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact boosted for a free replacement battery pack.. 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 Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards 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/2017/Boosted-Recalls-Electric-Skateboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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