Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Dollar Mania Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-032 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 14, 2017
- Brand
- Dollar Mania
- Category
- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
- Products
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Hazard
- Explosion and Fire Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 1,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 14, 2017
What was recalled
This recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, green, red, white and yellow and have an "S" printed in the center of the wheel caps.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards · About 1,000 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Dollar Mania stores in Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisana from August 2015 through December 2016 for about $200.; Dollar Mania, of Bossier City, La..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard catching fire in Louisiana in 2017 resulting in approximately $40,000 of property damage to a consumer's home. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Dollar Mania toll-free at 844-333-4457 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online on the Dollar Mania Facebook 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 1,000 units). This recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Explosion and Fire Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Dollar Mania for instructions on returning the hoverboard to receive 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.