The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16212·Announced 2016-07-06

Boscov's Recalls Orbit Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazard

Boscov's is recalling Orbit brand self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk of fire or explosion.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/explosion) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Boscov's is recalling Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, due to a fire hazard. The lithium-ion battery packs in these products can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire, and/or exploding. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled hoverboards were sold in black, blue, gold, green, red, and white colors. The word "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard. Approximately 1,300 units were sold by Boscov's stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit. Boscov's can be reached toll-free at 800-755-6391 or online at Boscovs.com under Customer Care and Recall Notices.

The recalled product

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Transportation
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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