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Toys & Games/Outdoor Toys

Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Agency Publication Date: November 14, 2017
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Summary

Drone Nerds has recalled about 700 self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, because the lithium-ion battery packs can overheat. This defect poses a serious risk of the products smoking, catching fire, or exploding. These hoverboards were sold in various colors at Drone Nerds retail locations and online between November 2015 and March 2016 for approximately $300. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and return them to receive a full refund or store credit.

Risk

The internal lithium-ion batteries are prone to overheating during use or charging, which can lead to fires or explosions. While no injuries have been reported for this specific model, these types of battery failures can cause significant property damage and personal injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using and stop charging the Drone Nerds self-balancing scooters (hoverboards).
  2. Locate the hoverboard which features two wheels at either end of a platform and was sold in various colors including blue.
  3. Identify if your unit was purchased from the Drone Nerds store in Aventura, Florida, or online at www.dronenerds.com between November 2015 and March 2016.
  4. Contact Drone Nerds to arrange for the return of the unit to receive a full refund or store credit by calling toll-free at 888-785-7543 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or emailing hbrecall@gmail.com.
  5. Visit www.dronenerds.com and click on the 'Recall Notice' link for additional return instructions and information.
  6. For further assistance or to report a related incident, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoverboards and contact Drone Nerds to return the unit to receive a full refund or store credit.

Contact: Drone Nerds toll-free at 888-785-7543 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at hbrecall@gmail.com or online at www.dronenerds.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Drone Nerds Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Date Ranges: November 2015 - March 2016

Product Images

Recalled hoverboard

Recalled hoverboard

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18027
Status: Active
Sold By: Drone Nerds store in Aventura, Florida and online at www.dronenerds.com from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $300.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Drone Nerds Inc., of Aventura, Fla.
Contact: Drone Nerds toll-free at 888-785-7543 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at hbrecall@gmail.com or online at www.dronenerds.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Agency Last Updated: November 14, 2017

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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