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THESE HOVERBOARDS HOVER ON DISASTROUS

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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CPSC PRESS RELEASE

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