Recall: Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Description: This recall involves all self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, sold on Overstock.com. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in a variety of colors and brand names.

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Units: About 4,300

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: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Overstock.com for instructions on receiving a full refund.

Recall date: July 06, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating and catching on fire. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Sold At: Online at Overstock.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $365 and $485.

Importers: Overstock.com, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Overstock.com at 800-843-2446 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at Overstock.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page, then Online Help Center, then "Hover Board" Self-Balancing Electric Scooter Announcement for more information.

Recall number: 16-214