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Toys & Games/Ride-On Toys

Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: July 6, 2016
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Summary

Digital Gadgets is recalling approximately 16,000 Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters (hoverboards) with model number HWSBB601-R. The lithium-ion battery packs in these devices can overheat, which can cause the product to smoke, catch fire, or explode. There have been 17 reports of battery packs overheating, including two reports of burn injuries and two reports of property damage. These hoverboards were sold in red, black, and white at QVC from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoverboards and return them to Digital Gadgets for a full refund.

Risk

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat during use or charging, leading to the risk of the hoverboard catching fire or exploding. This has already resulted in 17 incidents, including reports of burn injuries and property damage.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using and charging the recalled Hover-Way self-balancing scooter.
  2. Identify your product by checking the packaging for the 'Hover-Way' brand name and looking for model number HWSBB601-R. These scooters were sold in red, black, and white colors.
  3. Contact Digital Gadgets to return your hoverboard for a full refund. You can reach them toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
  4. Visit hover-way.com and click on the 'Recall Notice' link for additional return information and instructions.
  5. For further questions or to report a related incident, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Contact: Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Hover-Way Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Model:
HWSBB601-R
Date Ranges: November 2015 through December 2015

Product Images

Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard

Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard

Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard

Recalled Hover-Way brand hoverboard

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16213
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Sold By: QVC's televised shopping programs and on QVC's website from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $400.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 16,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Contact: Digital Gadgets toll-free at 866-696-3421 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hover-way.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: July 6, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response