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iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard

Date: November 14, 2017
Company: Ace Hardware and hh gregg stores nationwide, Heartland America catalogs and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Digital Products (DPI) for instructions on how to obtain a free UL2272-certified replacement unit. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves iLive self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model numbers GSB56BC, GSB56RC, GSB65BUC, GSB56WC and GSB56GDC. The model number is printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels, one at either end of a platform, and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. "iLive" is printed in the center of the hoverboard's top surface as well as underneath the top deck, facing the ground. The hoverboards were sold in black, red, white, blue and gold. Some units were sold with a black carrying case.

Why Was This Recalled?

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Ace Hardware and hh gregg stores nationwide, Heartland America catalogs and online

Ace Hardware and hh gregg stores nationwide, Heartland America catalogs and online has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report