Approximately 4,900 Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, have been recalled because their lithium-ion battery packs can overheat. This defect can cause the products to smoke, catch fire, or explode. These hoverboards were sold in black or white and feature the "AIRWALK" logo on the front right foot pad. They were sold at The Sports Authority, MC Sports, Academy.com, and DICKS.com between December 2015 and May 2016. Although no incidents have been reported, the firm is no longer in business and the original remedy is no longer available.
The lithium-ion battery packs inside these scooters can overheat during use or charging, which poses a significant risk of the product catching fire or exploding. This creates a serious fire hazard that could lead to property damage or personal injury.
The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response