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.
Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Contact Information
Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
18031
Product Information
Product Name
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Number of Units
About 100
Imported By
Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In
China