Recall 16-210, published July 6, 2016
PSDI Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
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
PB-001Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PB-001.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
- Brand
- PSDI
- Recall published
- July 6, 2016
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 70,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000.
