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.
Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Contact Information
Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
Injuries
There have been 17 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage.
Manufacturer
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
16213
Product Information
Product Name
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Product Type
Powered Scooters or Skateboards
Number of Units
About 16,000
Manufacturer Name
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Imported By
Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Manufactured In
China