Thousands of hoverboards recalled after house fire kills young sisters, officials say

Jetson is recalling thousands of hoverboards after two young sisters were killed in a Pennsylvania house fire, officials say.

About 53,000 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards were recalled March 30, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Officials determined the toy’s lithium-ion battery packs can overheat and cause a fire.

The recall comes after an April 1, 2022, house fire that killed a 10-year-old and her 15-year-old sister in Hellertown, officials said. Fire officials in Hellertown determined that a 42-volt Jetson Rogue was the fire’s point of origin but have not determined the cause of the fire.

Other hoverboard users have reported burning, sparking or melting, often involving flames, according to the CPSC.

All consumers are urged to immediately stop using and charging the recalled item, officials said. The recalled items were sold at Target stores and online between August 2018 and June 2019, and from Jetson’s website from January 2019 until November 2021.

If you own a hoverboard, you should visit this website to submit photos of the hoverboard’s serial number, charger, purchase date and affirmation of disposal.

“Jetson has voluntarily recalled 42-volt Rogue Hoverboards sold between August 2018 and November 2021 in coordination with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),” the company said in a statement to McClatchy News. “We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution to help ensure customers’ safety and peace of mind.”

The company said it is still investigating the cause of the Hellertown house fire.

“Our deepest sympathies remain with (the family) for their terrible loss,” the company said. We continue to actively investigate the cause of this tragic incident and will continue to respond to the claims in this litigation in the appropriate forum. Importantly, and as stated by CPSC, the cause of the fire in question remains undetermined.”

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