Recall: PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Description: This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Units: About 4,900

Manufacturer: PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.

Hazard: 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.

Remedy: The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

Recall date: July 06, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: The Sports Authority, MC Sports stores nationwide and online at Academy.com and DICKS.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $500.

Importers: PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

Recall number: 16-208