Hoverboards Recalled Over Fire Risk

Did you receive a Hover-1 Helix hoverboard for Christmas, or you may already have one at home? Thousands were just recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because of fires caused by lithium ion batteries.

Three fires have been reported because of the batteries overheating. Five people experienced headaches, nausea, or coughs from smoke inhalation and approximately $25,000 in property damage was reported.

The recall was issued just days before Christmas, on Dec. 21, 2023. It includes hoverboards with 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.

If you have one you are advised to stop using it immediately and contact Hover-1 for instructions on how to receive a free replacement hoverboard.

The hoverboards were sold by Walmart and Amazon.

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