CPSC recall · Reported November 14, 2017
Go Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Four Star Imports Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Village Mart
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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Go Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hover….
Go Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Four Star Imports Due to Fire a… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 14, 2017. 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 the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards …. Verify recall #18028 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the p….
- None
- agency class
- November 14, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18028 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 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.
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 the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Four Star Imports to return their unit to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18028 |
| Date reported | November 14, 2017 |
| Date initiated | November 14, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,800 |
| 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 the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Four Star Imports to return …
- Check the recall number (18028) 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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