CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 6, 2016

Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.

Contact Information

Boscov's toll-free at 800-755-6391 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at Boscovs.com and click on Customer Care and then Recall Notices for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Boscov's stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
16212

Product Information

Product Name
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Product Type
Powered Scooters or Skateboards
Number of Units
About 1,300
Distributed By
Boscov's Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-755-6391
Full Contact Information

Boscov's toll-free at 800-755-6391 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at Boscovs.com and click on Customer Care and then Recall Notices for more information.