CPSC recall 17-115, announced March 23, 2017, covers Vecaro LifeStyle Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (about 500 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 cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X. Recall contact: call 855-637-4061, or go to www.VecaroLifeStyle.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 model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top 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 smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Incidents and injuries
Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Vecaro LifeStyle
- Manufacturer
- Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 17-115
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400.
- Importer
- Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif.
Recall contact information
Vecaro toll-free at 855-637-4061 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.VecaroLifeStyle.com and click on Recall Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
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