World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
CPSC recall 17051. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
CPSC recall 17051 has the recall date 13 Dec 2016. The notice names the firm World Trading. The recall has about 1,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,900 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The 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 six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. "Orbit" is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard. |
| Product | Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards, 1900 |
| Sold at | Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300. |
| Importer | World Trading |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,900Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls on the register that name World Trading
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17051. https://recallregister.com/product/7930-world-trading-recalls-orbit-self-balancing-scooters-hoverboards-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17051 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Evine's televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17051?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17051?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
1900