CPSC recall 18-031, announced November 14, 2017, covers Tech Drift Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (about 100 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 these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. Recall contact: call 800-491-0264, or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.
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 these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tech Drift
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 18-031
- Units
- About 100
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
- Importer
- Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Recall contact information
Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information.
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