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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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |