Recall 18-032, published November 14, 2017
Dollar Mania Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
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Affected model numbers
SBW666SLThis recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, green, red, white and yellow and have an "S" printed in the center of the wheel caps.
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 the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Dollar Mania for instructions on returning the hoverboard to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
- Brand
- Dollar Mania
- Recall published
- November 14, 2017
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 1,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar Mania stores in Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisana from August 2015 through December 2016 for about $200.
