The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18031·Announced 2017-11-14

Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Tech Drift is recalling about 100 self-balancing scooters because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing risks of smoking, fire, and 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 significant risk-of-harm product hazard, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tech Drift is recalling approximately 100 self-balancing scooters, commonly known as hoverboards, due to fire and explosion hazards. The recalled products feature lithium-ion battery packs that can overheat, creating a risk of the units smoking, catching fire, or exploding. The hoverboards were sold in black and white and were manufactured in China.

The affected scooters were sold online through Tech Drift's website and Amazon from December 2015 through April 2016 for prices between $400 and $500. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning the product for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. Tech Drift can be reached at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Manufacturer
Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Transportation
Hazard
Affected units
100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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