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Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Date: July 6, 2016
Company: Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.
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 Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves Hype Roam brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Roam brand hoverboards were sold in black, red and blue. Roam is printed on a sticker attached to the undercarriage of the scooter.

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 Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.

Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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