Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.

Is my product affected?

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

• Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · About 4,300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.; Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Consumer contact

Overstock.com at 800-843-2446 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at Overstock.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page, then Online Help Center, then "Hover Board" Self-Balancing Electric Scooter Announcement for more information.

Recall history and context

Overstock.com appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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.

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