Tag: hoverboard
Jetson Rogue Recalls Hoverboards Linked to Deadly House Fire
About 53,000 Jetson Rogue self-balancing hoverboards from Target were recalled after two girls died in a fire in Pennsylvania last year.
Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards from Best Buy Recalled for Injury Hazards
About 93,000 Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards from Best Buy were recalled because they can malfunction and continue to move forward.
Over 237,000 Razor Hoverboards Recalled for Fire Hazard
More than 237,000 Razor Hovertrax 2.0 hoverboards from Walmart and Amazon were recalled because the batteries can catch on fire.
Amazon Pays Settlement for Hoverboard House Fire
Amazon has agreed to pay an undisclosed financial settlement to a family from Tennessee who lost $1.9 million in property after a counterfeit hoverboard caught on fire and burned their house down.
New High-Tech X1-5 Hoverboard Linked to Fire Hazard
Safety officials are warning consumers not to charge or use the New High-Tech X1-5 hoverboard due to a life-threatening fire hazard.
LayZ Board Hoverboard Linked to 2nd House Fire
After a second house fire, safety officials are warning consumer to stop using LayZ Board Hoverboards due to the risk of fire and death.
CPSC Recalls 7 Brands of Hoverboards Over Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling at least 7 new brands of self-balancing scooters or “hoverboards” -- which do not actually hover, much to the disappointment of children everywhere -- due to a risk of fire and/or...
iRover Hoverboards Recalled for Fire Hazard
iRover has issued a recall for 2,800 self-balancing hoverboards because the battery can overheat and catch on fire or explode.
LayZ Board Hoverboard Caused Deadly Fire in Pennsylvania
Safety officials confirm that a LayZ Board hoverboard caused a tragic house fire on March 10, 2017 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which took the lives of two young girls.
Hoverboard Fire Claims Life of 2nd Child in Pennsylvania
Hoverboards with lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch on fire, or explode while they are being charged. Over 500,000 were recalled last year and consumers should check if their hoverboard is on the list.