Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 6, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16211

Brand / firm

Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.

Sold / distributed

Mass merchandisers, department stores, home improvement stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com, modells.com, swagway.com, target.com and other online retailers from September 2015 through March 2016 for between $400 and $500.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of 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 Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.