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HWSBB601-R

Is HWSBB601-R recalled? Yes. Model number HWSBB601-R is listed in 2 CPSC recalls: 16-213 (Digital Gadgets Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards, July 6, 2016) and 16-218 (See Chart Above Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards, July 6, 2016).

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Recall 16-213, published July 6, 2016

Digital Gadgets Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

HWSBB601-R
Additional identifying details

This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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 remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Brand
Digital Gadgets
Recall published
July 6, 2016
Category
Sports & Outdoors
Units
About 16,000
Sold at / sales period
QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

Recall 16-218, published July 6, 2016

See Chart Above Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

HWSBB601-R
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: HWSBB601-R, WWW.HOVERBOARD360.COM, 2WHEELZ.

Which products are included?

Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions

This recall involves self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. They have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Recalled self-balancing scooters include the following retailers, brands and online firms: Manufacturer/Importers: Company Number of Units Brand/Model Sold Remedy Company's Contact Information Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J. 16,000 Hover-Way/Model # HWSBB601-R Refund 866-696-3421 or www.hover-way.com Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz. 70,000 Powerboard Replace 800-750-6714 or www.thepowerboard.com Hype Wireless, of Edison, N.J. 25,000 Hype Roam Replace 866-449-7186 or www.hyperoam.com Keenford Ltd., of Lynbrook, N.Y. 84,000 iMoto Refund Store credit, Replace 877-280-8401 or www.imotohk.com or www.hoverboard360.com PTX Performance Products USA of Irvine, Calif. 4,900 Airwalk Self Balancing Electric Scooter Replace 844-837-7346 or http://ptxperformance.com Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. 28,000 Hovertrax Replace 866-467-2967 or www.razor.com Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind. 267,000 Swagway X1 Repair 844-299-0625 or https://swagway.com Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla. 800 Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider Refund 800-616-0765 or email recall@yukaparis.com Retail Stores: Boscov's, of Reading, Pa. 1,300 Orbit Refund 800-755-6391 or www.boscovs.com Online Retailers: Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah 4,300 All hoverboards sold on Overstock.com Refund 800-843-2446 or www.overstock.com

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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 remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact the recalling company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or a free replacement depending on the model.

Remedy type: Replace, Refund, Repair

Brand
See Chart Above
Recall published
July 6, 2016
Category
Sports & Outdoors
Units
About 501,000
Sold at / sales period
Mass merchandisers nationwide and online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900.

Other model numbers in this recall

WWW.HOVERBOARD360.COM2WHEELZ
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

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