A product recall has been issued for Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards.
Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboard Recall Details
Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboard Recalled Due To Software Malfunction. “DGL Group is recalling about 93,000 Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards (H1-SPFY), with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announcement available at this link. The hoverboards in the recall are 2020 and 2021 models. They were available in black with blue LED lights on the hoverboard deck near the foot pads. The device has Hover-1 printed on the front, while the serial number sits on the bottom of the hoverboard. The products in the recall feature serial numbers that begin with SPFY-BLK-GO-2008, SPFY-BLK-GO-2009, and SPFY-BLK-GO-2010.” [BGR]
29 Injuries Reported Due To Software Failure. “Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hoverboards and contact DGL Group for instructions on how to ship affected units to an authorized repair shop free of charge. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 29 reports of a software issue that caused the hoverboard to provide continued assistance when the rider was not actively controlling the hoverboard. Four minor injuries have been reported. Sold At: Best Buy stores nationwide and at Bestbuy.com from October 2020 through October 2021 for about $200.” [CPSC.gov]
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