Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 24, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17193

Sold / distributed

Fallas Stores of Los Angeles, California, and T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from December 2015 through December 2016 for between $300 and $400.

Why it was recalled

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.