Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-115 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 23, 2017
- Brand
- Vecaro LifeStyle
- Category
- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
- Products
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace, Repair
- Units
- About 500
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 23, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · About 500 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400.; Vecaro LifeStyle, of Cerritos, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Consumer contact
Vecaro toll-free at 855-637-4061 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.VecaroLifeStyle.com and click on Recall Notice at the bottom of the page 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 (About 500 units). This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards.
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 scooters/hoverboards and contact Vecaro to return their unit to receive a free repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Vecaro Glide or Glide-X.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 23, 2017. 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.