PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Recall #: 16208
Affected scope: About 4,900

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Ptx Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif. recalled This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hover….

PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Ptx Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif. in July 6, 2016. Reason: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the p…. Remedy: The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.. Verify recall #16208 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ptx Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the p….

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agency class: July 6, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16208 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Airwalk brand 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. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.

Reason for recall

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy, what to do

The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16208
Date reported	July 6, 2016
Date initiated	July 6, 2016
Recalling firm	Ptx Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 4,900
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

What should consumers do? ▼

The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16208.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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