According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these Chinese-made GL Group Hoverboards can catch fire and cause physical injury and property damage.
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GL Group Recalls Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product:
Hover-1 Helix hoverboards (Camouflage and Galaxy colors only)
Hazard:
The recalled hoverboard’s lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
December 21, 2023
Units:
About 25,000
Consumer Contact
DGL toll-free at 888-556-8426 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.hover-1.com/pages/important-safety-information or www.hover-1.com and click on “Important Recall Information” at the top of the page.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves certain Hover-1 Helix hoverboards. The recalled hoverboards have serial numbers containing 15914, 19203, or 19988 as the fifth code in the six-code serial number affixed to the bottom of the board. The hoverboards were sold in camouflage and galaxy colors. “Hover-1” is printed on the front of the hoverboard. The model “Hover-1 Helix” and the serial number are printed on separate labels on the bottom of the hoverboard.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled hoverboards immediately and contact Hover-1 for instructions as to how to receive a free replacement hoverboard.
Incidents/Injuries:
DGL has received three reports of fire, which are associated with five reports of people experiencing headaches, nausea, or coughs from smoke inhalation and approximately $25,000 in reported property damage.
Sold At:
Online at www.walmart.com and www.amazon.com from September 2020 through December 2021 for between about $170 and $200.
Importer(s):
DGL Group Ltd., of Edison, New Jersey
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
24-065
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Let's not hover over that ....
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