CPSC Recall in 2016: Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard

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: 16-218

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:

Refund, Replace, Repair

Units: About 501,000

Incidents:

There have been at least 99 incidents reports of the battery packs in self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking, smoking, catching fire and/or exploding including reports of burn injuries and property damage.

Sold At:

Mass merchandisers nationwide and online retailers from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900.

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retail Store/Online Retailers

Custom Field:

See Chart Above Note: At the request of the Commission, Alibaba Group has taken voluntary action to require certifications from testing agencies for hoverboards listed by third-parties on the AliExpress.com and Alibaba.com online marketplaces.  Consumers are urged to immediately stop using hoverboards which do not comply with applicable safety standards and dispose of them in accordance with local and state regulations.   