

There is "no federal safety standard specific to hoverboards," according to the New York Times, although some models are certified as safe by Underwriters Laboratories, a standards-setting and testing organization.įor brands with the UL certification, owners might consider a free replacement instead of a full refund, Mashable noted.Īccording to Mashable, the government's investigation is ongoing and may result in more recalls. Hoverboard owners who want to find out if their model is part of the recall can call the CPSC consumer hotline at (800) 638-2772 or check at .Ĭonsumers have the options of “a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model,” according to Mashable. Online retailer Overstock is also recalling its entire sold stock of hoverboards, and retail store Boscov’s is recalling the Orbit models it sold, leaving 10 companies impacted by the recall, according to CPSC. The Hover-Way, model number of HWSBB601-R, from Digital Gadgets.I too contacted hover board 360 for a refund for the 2 648.99 each hover boards I purchased as Christmas gifts there response was a store credit for the most ugly clothing I. CPSC hoverboard recall 16-216: PTX Performance Products USA of Irvine, CA. The Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider from Yuka Clothing iMoto: Call Keenford Limited toll-free at 87 and ask for a refund.

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The reason for the recall is the battery pack can overheat, resulting in smoke, fire or an explosion. “This massive recall will likely bring back memories of the horror stories associated with many hoverboard brands.” “The recall comes just as the fears around hoverboards were beginning to wane,” writes Adario Strange for Mashable. After a months-long investigation into the well-publicized risks of self-balancing scooters, nicknamed hoverboards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a product recall for more than 500,000 hoverboards, according to Consumer Reports.
