CPSC recall 17115
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-03-23
On 2017-03-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards by Vecaro Lifestyle, citing the lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17115 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-03-23 |
| Published | 2017-03-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Vecaro Lifestyle |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | This recall involves the Vecaro brand Glide65, Drift8, and Trek10 self-balancing scooter, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have one wheel at each end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The boards have "Vecaro" printed on the front outer casing and come in black, white, red, blue, metallic gold, metallic silver, graffiti white print, and red flame print. The model number is on the right for both the Glide65 and Drift8. The Trek10 model number is on top of the board.
Reason
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of 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/2017/Vecaro-LifeStyle-Recalls-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards
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