iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products 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-8177.
This recall involves iLive self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, with model numbers GSB56BC, GSB56RC, GSB65BUC, GSB56WC and GSB56GDC. The model number is printed on the bottom of the unit. The hoverboards have two wheels, one at either end of a platform, and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. "iLive" is printed in the center of the hoverboard's top surface as well as underneath the top deck, facing the ground. The hoverboards were sold in black, red, white, blue and gold. Some units were sold with a black carrying case.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8177.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Digital Products (DPI) for instructions on how to obtain a free UL2272-certified replacement unit.
✅ 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 Ace Hardware And Hh Gregg Stores Nationwide, Heartland America Catalogs And Online At Acehardware.com And Hhgregg.com From April 2016 Through March 2017 For Between $170 And $200. 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-8177.
Contact DPI at 800-311-9263 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.iliveelectronics.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
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Ace Hardware And Hh Gregg Stores Nationwide, Heartland America Catalogs And Online At Acehardware.com And Hhgregg.com From April 2016 Through March 2017 For Between $170 And $200. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on November 14, 2017 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,700 units are potentially affected.