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

Active Recall Announced July 24, 2017 CPSC #17193

Quick answer

iRover Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #17193, announced on July 24, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves iRover self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, model numbers 87645 and 87644. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "iRover" printed on the front outer casing and come in black and white. The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact irover for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free ul2272-certified replacement unit.. Affected brand: iRover LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves iRover self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, model numbers 87645 and 87644. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "iRover" printed on the front outer casing and come in black and white. The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

iRover LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact iRover for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Recall date

July 24, 2017

Categories

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17193?

CPSC recall #17193 covers iRover Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 24, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves iRover self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, model numbers 87645 and 87644. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "iRover" printed on the front outer casing and come in black and white. The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit.

What is the remedy for recall #17193?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17193 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact irover for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free ul2272-certified replacement unit.. 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 iRover 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/2017/iRover-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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