Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7788.
This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov's. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7788.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov's to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Boscov's Stores In The Mid-atlantic Region And Online At Boscovs.com From December 2015 Through May 2016 For About $350. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7788.
Boscov's toll-free at 800-755-6391 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at Boscovs.com and click on Customer Care and then Recall Notices for more information.
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Boscov's Stores In The Mid-atlantic Region And Online At Boscovs.com From December 2015 Through May 2016 For About $350. Recall FAQ
Boscov's Stores In The Mid-atlantic Region And Online At Boscovs.com From December 2015 Through May 2016 For About $350. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: Boscov's Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on July 6, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,300 units are potentially affected.