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Report Summary

The Submitter reported that while a hoverboard was charging for approximately 3 hours at a residence, the lithium batteries overheated and exploded, causing a fire. The fire caused damage to the home.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Swagtron Hoverboard, Model T580, Black, SN S1T5800020205899
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Swagtron / Swagway, LLC
  • Brand Name: Swagtron
  • Model Name or Number: T580
  • Serial Number: SN S1T5800020205899
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer:
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date:
  • Product Category: Sports and Recreation
  • Product Type: Cycling, Scooters, Skateboards & Skates
  • Product Code: Hoverboards and powered skateboards (5025)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: Hoverboard was charging and the lithium batteries overheated, exploded and caused a fire. Hoverboard was purchased new recently from Target. Hoverboard was on charge for approximately 3 hours. No know problems reported by property owners. Hoverboard caught fire and caused damage to the home.
  • Incident Date: 1/9/2021
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Gender: Unspecified
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20210109-DDF13-2147366593
  • Report Date: 1/9/2021
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 2/1/2021
  • Report First Publication Date: 2/16/2021
  • Category of Submitter: Local Government Agency