Recall: Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Description: This recall involves Tech Drift self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in black and white.

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

Units: About 100

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 scooters/hoverboards and contact Tech Drift for instructions on returning their hoverboard for a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Recall date: November 14, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online at www.techdrift.com and www.amazon.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $400 and $500.

Importers: Tech Drift, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Tech Drift at 800-491-0264 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email techdriftmyk@gmail.com for more information.

Recall number: 18-031