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

U.S. CPSCFireDec 13, 2016
Orbit Self-Balancing Scooter/Hoverboard
Orbit Self-Balancing Scooter/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 smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy

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

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Sold on

Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.

Contact the company

World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email [email protected] for more information.

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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