Razor USA has recalled approximately 237,300 GLW battery packs used in Hovertrax 2.0 brand self-balancing hoverboards sold nationwide at stores like Walmart, Target, and Amazon between September 2016 and 2018. The lithium-ion battery packs, manufactured between September 2016 and August 2017, are prone to overheating and pose a fire risk. Consumers should immediately stop using these hoverboards and contact Razor for a free replacement battery pack.
The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, causing the hoverboard to smoke, catch fire, or explode. There have been more than 20 reports of these battery packs overheating, including instances of smoke and fire, though no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Razor for instructions on how to obtain a prepaid shipping carton to send the GLW battery pack back to Razor, and to receive a free replacement battery pack.
Hovertrax hoverboard containing recalled GLW battery packs
Label on recalled GLW battery pack
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