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Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Date: July 6, 2016
Company: Boscov's Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa.
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 these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit. Options: Refund

Affected Products

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Boscov's Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa.

Boscov's Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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