CPSC recall 18032
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-11-14
On 2017-11-14 the CPSC announced a recall of Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards by Dollar Mania, 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 | 18032 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-11-14 |
| Published | 2017-11-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Dollar Mania |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards | This recall involves Sonic Smart Wheels self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model number S-01 or SBW666SL printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion batteries. The hoverboards were sold in black, blue, green, red, white and yellow and have an "S" printed in the center of the wheel caps.
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/2018/Sonic-Smart-Wheels-SelfBalancing-ScootersHoverboards-Recalled-by-Dollar-Mania-Due-to-Explosion-and-Fire-Hazards
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