| Product name |
Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards (PTX Performance Products) |
| Description |
This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad. |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com for about $500. |
| Company |
PTX Performance Products 844-837-7346; website ptxperformance.com |
| Dates sold |
December 2015 through May 2016 |
| Date posted |
07/07/2016 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PTX-Performance-Products-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards/ |
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