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PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireJul 6, 2016
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard
Recalled Airwalk brand hoverboard

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

No Remedy Available

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.

Sold on

The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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