The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18027·Announced 2017-11-14

Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Drone Nerds is recalling about 700 self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and explosion risks.

What this means for you

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 and explosion) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Drone Nerds Inc. is recalling approximately 700 self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, due to fire and explosion hazards. The recalled products feature two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. These units were sold in various colors and were manufactured in China.

The lithium-ion battery packs in the recalled hoverboards can overheat, which poses a risk of the products smoking, catching fire, and/or exploding. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected hoverboards were sold at the Drone Nerds store in Aventura, Florida, and online at www.dronenerds.com from November 2015 through March 2016 for approximately $300. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoverboards and contact Drone Nerds to return the unit to receive a full refund or store credit. For more information, consumers can contact Drone Nerds toll-free at 888-785-7543 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.dronenerds.com and click on “Recall Notice.”

The recalled product

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Manufacturer
Drone Nerds Inc., of Aventura, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Transportation
Hazard
Affected units
700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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