U.S. recalls batteries for balance vehicles made in China
U.S. recalls batteries for balance vehicles made in China,
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On August 25, 2021, the Consumer Safety Association of the United States and Health Canada announced the recall of batteries for balance vehicles made in China.Recalled product name: battery packs with GLW, used in Hovertrax 2.0 balance scooterImporter: Razor USA LLC, located in Cerritos, CaliforniaReason for the recall: This recall involves removable GLW battery packs installed onHovertrax 2.0 balance scooters manufactured between September 2016 and August 2017. GLW’s battery packs are UL certified to meet ANSI/UL 2271 standards.
There have been more than 20 reports of overheating of Hovertrax 2.0 balance scooters with GLW battery packs, including some reports of smoke or fire. There are no reports of injuries.
Warning: Although the product has obtained UL certification, it still has overheating accident and is recalled; in order to reduce the risk of being recalled, in addition to continuous improvement in the consistency of the produced product, the manufacturer should also respond to the test results of the certified product which need to be carefully confirmed. At the same time, the design or component changes of the certified products need to be verified and confirmed, and re-certified.
