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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 100 units
Electrical Recall No. 18-031 Published November 14, 2017

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. sold at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 – April 2016 for $400 to $500.

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Recalled Tech Drift hoverboard
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Recalled Tech Drift hoverboard

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Why it was recalled

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

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None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 100
Made inChina
Sold atwww.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com
Sales periodDecember 2015 – April 2016
Price$400 to $500
Category Electrical

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-491-0264
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail
Email

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