Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Active Recall Announced November 14, 2017 CPSC #18031

Quick answer

Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards is CPSC recall #18031, announced on November 14, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact tech drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free ul2272-certified replacement unit.. Affected brand: Tech Drift.

Hazard

This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.

Affected products

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recalled brands

Tech Drift

Remedy

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

Recall date

November 14, 2017

Categories

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18031?

CPSC recall #18031 covers Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 14, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.

What is the remedy for recall #18031?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18031 is consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact tech drift 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 Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards 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/2018/Tech-Drift-Recalls-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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