| Product name |
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (Razor) |
| Description |
This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger. |
| 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 |
Big 5, Scheels, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other websites for between $600 and $700. |
| Company |
Razor 866-467-2967; website Razor.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/Razor-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards/ |
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