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World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine

Recall 17-051 · December 13, 2016 · World Trading

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-051 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 13, 2016
Brand
World Trading
Category
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
Products
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard
Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
1900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 13, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · 1900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.; World Trading, of Valencia, Calif..

Consumer contact

World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.

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 (1900 units). This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 13, 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.