Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/ Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Manufacturer: Digital Gadgets LLC, of Monroe, N.J.
Recall number: 16213
- 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 to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Digital Gadgets to return their hoverboard for a full refund.
- Description
This recall involves Hover-Way brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number HWSBB601-R. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. They were sold in red, black or and white colors. Hover-Way is printed on the hoverboard's packaging.
- Recall date
- July 6, 2016
No confirmed match to a specific product in our database yet for this recall.
Regulator & source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) · cpsc.gov
Official recall notice: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Digital-Gadgets-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards
Last updated September 24, 2026