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Incident Report Details
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Report Summary

The consumer stated that their self-balancing hoverboard began smoking after being ridden. The consumer reported injury to his 15-year-old daughter.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Powerboard brand self-balancing scooter
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Powerboard, LLC
  • Brand Name: Powerboard
  • Model Name or Number: Powerboard by HOVERBOARD -
  • Serial Number: I don't know
  • UPC Code: I don't know
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Amazon
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 1/23/2016
  • Product Category: Sports and Recreation
  • Product Type: Cycling, Scooters, Skateboards & Skates
  • Product Code: Scooters / Skateboards, Powered (5042)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: Our Hoverboard LLC Self-Balancing Hoverboard began smoking after being ridden
  • Incident Date: 5/28/2016
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Injury - No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • My Relationship to the Victim: My Child
  • Gender: Female
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 15 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?: No
  • If yes to any, explanation: The manufacturer has not gotten back to me
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20160707-B286F-2147417151
  • Report Date: 7/7/2016
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 7/15/2016
  • Report First Publication Date: 8/9/2016
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer