CPSC recall 16216
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-09-14
On 2016-09-14 the CPSC announced a recall of Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards by Keenford, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16216 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-07-06 |
| Published | 2016-09-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Keenford |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | This recall involves iMoto brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The iMoto Smart Balance Board style (model no. M1A1) has 6.5-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, green, multi, pink, yellow, gold-plated chrome and platinum-plated chrome. The iMoto Smart Balance Board 2.0 style (model no. M2A2) has 8-inch wheels and was sold in blue, black, black/red, chrome, neon, Oreo and white. The iMoto Smart Balance Board SUV style (model no. M3A3) has 10-inch wheels and was sold in carbon fiber, mahogany and graffiti.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Keenford-Limited-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards
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