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Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Agency Publication Date: November 14, 2017
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Summary

Tech Drift is recalling about 100 self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, because the lithium-ion battery packs can overheat. This defect creates a serious risk of the products smoking, catching fire, or exploding. These hoverboards were sold in black and white colors online at techdrift.com and amazon.com between December 2015 and April 2016 for approximately $400 to $500. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact Tech Drift for a free replacement unit.

Risk

The internal lithium-ion battery packs can overheat during use or while charging, which can cause the hoverboard to smoke, ignite, or explode, posing fire and burn hazards.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product: Locate your Tech Drift self-balancing scooter (hoverboard). These units feature two wheels at either end of a platform and were sold in black and white colors.
  2. Stop using the recalled hoverboard immediately and do not attempt to charge it.
  3. Contact Tech Drift to receive instructions on how to return your unit for a free UL2272-certified replacement hoverboard. You can reach Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or via email at techdriftmyk@gmail.com.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Contact: Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Tech Drift Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (Black)
Date Ranges: Sold December 2015 through April 2016
Product: Tech Drift Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards (White)
Date Ranges: Sold December 2015 through April 2016

Product Images

Recalled Tech Drift hoverboard

Recalled Tech Drift hoverboard

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18031
Status: Active
Sold By: Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 100
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Contact: Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com 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 ยท Raw API Response