About 70,000 Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters (model #PB-001) are affected by this recall because their lithium-ion battery packs can overheat. There have been 27 reports of the hoverboards overheating, sparking, and smoking, including one instance of property damage. These boards were sold nationwide from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000 in various colors including black, blue, chrome, gold chrome, green, pink, red, and white. Consumers should stop using these products immediately, though the firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat during use or charging, which may cause the hoverboard to smoke, catch fire, or explode, posing a serious risk of fire and burns.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products. The firm is no longer in business. A remedy is no longer available.
Recalled hoverboard
Recalled hoverboard
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response