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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2017-11-14

Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Dollar Mania Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards

Is my product affected?

Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

  • Brand Dollar Mania, of Bossier City, La.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters (hoverboards) with model numbers S-01 or SBW666SL are being recalled due to a hazard with their lithium-ion battery packs. These batteries can overheat, which may cause the hoverboards to smoke, catch fire, or explode. The recalled hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and were sold in black, blue, green, red, white, and yellow colors with an "S" printed in the center of the wheel caps.

If you own one of these recalled hoverboards, you should immediately stop using it. According to the recall notice, consumers should contact Dollar Mania for instructions on how to return the hoverboard and receive a free replacement unit that is UL2272-certified.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards and contact Dollar Mania for instructions on returning the hoverboard to receive a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.

Details from the source

This recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, green, red, white and yellow and have an "S" printed in the center of the wheel caps.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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