CPSC recall 17-193, announced July 24, 2017, covers iRover Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (about 2,800 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 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact iRover for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. Recall contact: call 888-348-6434, or go to www.iroverus.com.
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The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves iRover self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, model numbers 87645 and 87644. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "iRover" printed on the front outer casing and come in black and white. The model number is listed on the bottom of the unit.
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
There have been two reports of the battery packs in the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking and overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact iRover for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- iRover
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 17-193
- Units
- About 2,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fallas Stores of Los Angeles, California, and T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide from December 2015 through December 2016 for between $300 and $400.
- Importer
- iRover LLC, of Fair Lawn, N.J.
Recall contact information
iRover toll-free at 888-348-6434 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.iroverus.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
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