CPSC recall 16-209, announced July 6, 2016, covers Yuka Clothing Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (about 800 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 cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-616-0765, or email recall@yukaparis.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.
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
There have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yuka Clothing
- Manufacturer
- Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 16-209
- Units
- About 800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Yuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900.
- Importer
- Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
CPSC product type: Powered Scooters or Skateboards
Recall contact information
Yuka Clothing toll-free at 800-616-0765 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email recall@yukaparis.com.
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