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Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 16-209 · July 6, 2016 · Yuka Clothing

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-209 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 6, 2016
Brand
Yuka Clothing
Category
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 800
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 6, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · About 800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Yuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900.; Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla..

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumer contact

Yuka Clothing toll-free at 800-616-0765 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email recall@yukaparis.com.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (About 800 units). This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 6, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.