CPSC recall 16-208, announced July 6, 2016, covers PTX Performance Products Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (about 4,900 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. The firm is no longer in business.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Airwalk 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PTX Performance Products
- Manufacturer
- PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 16-208
- Units
- About 4,900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.
- Importer
- PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
CPSC product type: Powered Scooters or Skateboards
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