CPSC recall 18-029, announced November 14, 2017, covers Simplified Wireless Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (about 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. Recall contact: call 833-220-1212, or email simplifiedrecall@gmail.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all iHoverspeed 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. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, red and white and have "iHoverspeed" printed on the front.
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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Simplified Wireless
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 18-029
- Units
- About 900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com and other online retailers from November 2015 to December 2015 for between $290 and $330.
- Importer
- Simplified Wireless, of Element, N.Y.
Recall contact information
Simplified Wireless toll-free at 833-220-1212 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at simplifiedrecall@gmail.com.
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