Self-Balancing Scooters (Swagway) – fire hazard (2016)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Brand
Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind. is recalling Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hazard is: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has "Swagway" printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red, pink or white.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026