Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-031 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 14, 2017
- Brand
- Tech Drift
- Category
- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
- Products
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Hazard
- Fire and Explosion Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 100
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 14, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · About 100 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.; Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif..
Consumer contact
Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.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 (About 100 units). This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Explosion Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 14, 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.