| Product name |
42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards |
| Description |
Recall of about 53,000 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. This recall involves all 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The self-balancing scooters/hoverboards have two wheels with light up hubcaps and come in the following colors: black, blue, red, pink, and purple with a black platform. Jetson is printed on one side of the body and on the top of the footpads. Affected units were manufactured from 2018 through 2019 and have a UL certification label and serial number on the bottom of the unit. Affected units do not have a barcode on the bottom of the unit. Units with a barcode next to the serial number are not included in this recall. The charge port on affected units has three pins and is located to the left of the power button. Units with a charge port that has just one pin and is located to the right of the power button are not included in this recall. |
| Problem |
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Distribution |
The recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2018 through June 2019 and at www.ridejetson.com for between $100 and $150. |
| Company |
Jetson Electric Bikes 800-635-4815; web site www.ridejetson.com/rogue-recall or at https://ridejetson.com |
| Dates sold |
January 2019 through November 2021 |
| Date posted |
03/31/2023 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Jetson-Electric-Bikes-Recalls-42-Volt-Rogue-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Two-Deaths-Reported |
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