Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards with GLW Battery Packs

The lithium-ion GLW battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. sold at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and other websites from September 2016 through 2018 for about $460. for about $460.

What you are looking at

Hovertrax hoverboard containing recalled GLW battery packs

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

There have been more than 20 reports of Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Hoverboards containing GLW battery packs overheating, including some reports of smoke or fire. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Razor for instructions on how to obtain a prepaid shipping carton to send the GLW battery pack back to Razor, and to receive a free replacement battery pack.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 237,300

Made inChina

Sold atWalmart, Target, Toys R Us and other stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com and other websites from September 2016 through 2018 for about $460.

PriceAbout $460

How to reach the firm

Phone

866-467-2967

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday

Recall page

www.Razor.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.