CPSC recall 17-051, announced December 13, 2016, covers World Trading Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (1900 units). The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard. Recall contact: call 877-498-8697, or email support@worldtrading23.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
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 smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- World Trading
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 17-051
- Units
- 1900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
- Importer
- World Trading, of Valencia, Calif.
Recall contact information
World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.
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