CPSC recall · Reported July 6, 2016
Razor 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.
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. recalled This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly r….
Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, 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: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to retu…. Verify recall #16215 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, 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 #16215 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.
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Product description
This recall involves non-UL certified Hovertrax brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hovertrax hoverboards have two wheels at either end of articulated dual platforms and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The recalled Hovertrax brand hoverboards have serial numbers beginning with 55X120-01, 55X120-02, 55X110-01, 55X110-02 and 55X230-01. The serial number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the deck or on the charger.
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
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to return their hoverboard for a free replacement hoverboard that is certified to comply with UL 2272.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16215 |
| Date reported | July 6, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 6, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 28,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Razor to return their hoverboard for a free replaceme…
- Check the recall number (16215) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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