CPSC Recall in 2017: Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-115

Date: March 23, 2017

Product Name: Lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Recall Description:

This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have “Vecaro” printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, Repair

Units: About 500

Incidents:

Vecaro has received three reported incidents of hoverboards smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:

The Audio Shop and Stereo Zone in California and online at VecaroLifeStyle.com    from November 2015 through November 2016 for between $300 and $400.

Manufactured In:

China