CPSC Recall in 2016:

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-211

Date: July 06, 2016

Product Name: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recall Description:

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 267,000 (in addition, 5,000 units distributed in Canada)

Incidents:

There have been 42 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding, including 16 reports of injuries, such as burns to neck, leg, and arm, or severe property damage.

Sold At:

" Mass merchandisers, department stores, home improvement stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com, modells.com, swagway.com, target.com and other online retailers from September 2015 through March 2016 for between $400 and $500. "

Manufactured In:

China