Simplified Wireless Recalls iHoverspeed Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Simplified Wireless is recalling about 900 iHoverspeed 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 fire and explosion from overheating batteries, which is a risk-of-harm product hazard where no injuries have yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Simplified Wireless is recalling approximately 900 iHoverspeed self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, due to a fire hazard. The lithium-ion battery packs in these devices can overheat, which may cause the products to smoke, catch fire, or explode. The recalled units were sold in black, blue, red, and white, and feature "iHoverspeed" printed on the front.
The hoverboards were manufactured in China and sold by Simplified Wireless from November 2015 to December 2015. They were available through Amazon.com, iHoverspeed.com, and other online retailers for prices between $290 and $330. The company is based in Element, New York.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters and contact Simplified Wireless to return their unit. Customers can receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit by calling the toll-free number 833-220-1212 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by emailing [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- Manufacturer
- Simplified Wireless, of Element, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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