Hoverboards have become a popular mode of transportation for people of all ages, but safety concerns have led to their recall after two deaths. On March 31, 2023, the news that ‘Jetson Rogue Hoverboards recalled over fire risks’, was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 53,000 Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters or hoverboards are voluntary recalled due to fire risks. The recall applies to certain models sold at Target and the company’s website.
Reasons Behind Jetson Rogue Hoverboards Recalled Over Fire Risks
According to CPSC, the recall was initiated after a 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died from a fire that broke out in their house in Hellertown, Pennsylvania in April 2022. Local authorities determined that the fire was caused by a 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooter. Although the cause of the fire was not determined, the lithium-ion battery packs in the hoverboards were found to be overheating, which poses a fire hazard.
In addition to the fatal incident, CPSC received several reports of the recalled hoverboards “burning, sparking or melting,” with some incidents involving reports of flames. CPSC advised consumers to stop using and charging the recalled hoverboards immediately and contact Jetson for a full refund.
Response from Jetson
Jetson Electric Bikes, the company that manufactures Jetson Rogue hoverboards, issued a statement saying that the recall was voluntary “out of an abundance of caution.” The company also stated that the safety and quality of its products are its top priority, and its team is committed to ensuring that its products meet all industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who own the recalled hoverboards should immediately stop using and charging them and contact Jetson Electric Bikes for a full refund. Consumers can contact Jetson at 1-800-345-4109 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their website.
Conclusion
Hoverboards have become a popular mode of transportation, but safety concerns have led to recalls, including the most recent recall of Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters. Consumers should always take caution when using any product, and if they own the recalled hoverboards, they should stop using them immediately and contact Jetson for a full refund. Manufacturers should also ensure that their products meet industry standards and regulatory requirements to avoid recalls and potential harm to consumers.
