[{"RecallID":7793,"RecallNumber":"16217","RecallDate":"2016-07-06T00:00:00","Description":"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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Hype-Wireless-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards","Title":"Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Hype Wireless toll-free at 866-449-7186 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hyperoam.com and click on Recall for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2016-07-06T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Powered Scooters or Skateboards","CategoryID":"68246","NumberOfUnits":"About 25,000"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16217.16217a.jpg","Caption":"Recalled hoverboard"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16217.16217b.jpg","Caption":"Recalled hoverboard"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Hype Wireless has received one report of a self-balancing scooter/hoverboard overheating and smoking. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Bed Bath and Beyond, Sports Chalet, VMZ Enterprises LLC and Trans World Entertainment stores nationwide and online from November 2015 through January 2016 for about $500.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Hype Wireless Ltd, of Edison, N.J.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hype Wireless to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-compliant replacement."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Replace"}]}]