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Toys & Games/Outdoor Toys

World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine

Agency Publication Date: December 13, 2016
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Summary

World Trading is recalling about 1,900 Orbit brand self-balancing scooters (hoverboards) because the lithium-ion battery packs can overheat. While no incidents have been reported, this defect can cause the device to smoke, catch fire, or explode. These hoverboards were sold in black, blue, gold, green, red, and white through Evine's televised programs and online. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact World Trading for a free UL-certified replacement.

Risk

The lithium-ion battery packs inside the hoverboards can malfunction and overheat during use or charging. This creates a significant risk of the device smoking, catching fire, or exploding, which can lead to property damage or serious burn injuries.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using and stop charging the recalled Orbit brand self-balancing scooter/hoverboard.
  2. Check the underside of your hoverboard for a black sticker with the word 'Orbit' printed on it to confirm it is part of this recall.
  3. Identify your hoverboard by its color; this recall affects units sold in black, blue, gold, green, red, and white.
  4. Contact World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email support@worldtrading23.com to arrange for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
  5. For additional questions or to report a safety incident, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.

Contact: World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards
Date Ranges: Sold in December 2015

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Orbit Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard

Orbit Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17051
Status: Active
Sold By: Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: 1900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: World Trading, of Valencia, Calif.
Contact: World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.
Agency Last Updated: December 13, 2016

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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