Go Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Four Star Imports Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Village Mart

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves all Go Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. "Go Wheel" is printed in a circle on the middle of the unit where the sides connect. The "Go Wheel" identification will illuminate when the hoverboard is powered on. They were sold in black, white, red, blue, gold and pink.

Is my product affected?

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

• Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · About 1,800 units

Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Village Mart store in Memphis, Tennessee from October 2015 to March 2016 for about $200.; Four Star Imports, of Memphis, Tenn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Four Star Imports has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Consumer contact

Four Star Imports at 800-780-5231 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or online at www.villagemart.com and click on Recall Notice.

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

Similar recalls in e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

• Gazelle USA Recalls Urban Arrow Cargo Electric Bikes
  October 1, 2026 · Gazelle · E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

  This recall involves Urban Arrow cargo electric bikes with model descriptions Urban Arrow Family (in Black and White), Urban Arrow Shorty (in Black and White), Urban…

• Acer America Corporation Recalls Two-Wheeled Folding Electric
  April 30, 2026 · Acer · E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

  This recall involves the Acer AES015 two-wheeled folding electric scooters. The scooters are designed to allow the user to fold the front tube down to the platform for…

• Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Specialized Turbo Como SL Electric Bicycles
  March 19, 2026 · Specialized Bicycle Components · E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

  This recall involves bicycle forks on all Specialized Como SL electric bicycles, regardless of model. "Como SL" is printed on the bicycle's seat tube or top tube, and…

• Rear Bolts on Trek and Electra Electric Bicycles Recalled
  January 29, 2026 · Rear Bolts on Trek · E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

  This recall involves the rear wheel bolts on model year 2026 Trek-branded FX+ 1 Midstep, FX+ 1S Midstep, FX+ 1 Stepover, and FX+ 1S Stepover, and Electra-branded Townie…

• Gazelle USA Recalls Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro Cargo E-Bikes
  January 29, 2026 · Gazelle · E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

  This recall involves Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro Cargo E-Bikes with Fidlock buckles. The recalled bicycle comes in one size and comes in green and black. The frame of the…

• Pedego Electric Bikes Recalls Fat Tire Trikes
  December 18, 2025 · Pedego Electric Bikes · E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards

  This recall involves the Fat Tire Trike, an aluminum adult three-wheeled electric tricycle. It has a rectangular label on the downtube near the front of the frame with…