thejoe Lithium battery

PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled 2016-07-06. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 4,900Units

2016-07-06Recall date

None reportedInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad.
The hazard: 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.
Injuries: None reported
The remedy: The firm is no longer in business. The remedy is no longer available.

The details

Products	Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Made by	PTX Performance Products USA
Imported by	PTX Performance Products USA
Made in	China
CPSC recall number	16208

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.