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Product name iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
Description This recall involves all iHoverspeed 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. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, red and white and have iHoverspeed printed on the front. 
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 Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com and other online retailers for between $290 and $330. 
Company Simplified Wireless 833-220-1212 
Dates sold November 2015 to December 2015 
Date posted 11/15/2017 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/iHoverspeed-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Recalled-by-Simplified-Wireless-Due-to-Fire-Hazard 
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