Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

Recall number

23165

Title

Jetson Electric Bikes Recalls 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

Recall date

2023-03-30T00:00:00

Manufacturers

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Made in

[{"Country":"China"}]

Importers

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Distributors

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Jetson Electric Bikes LLC, of Brooklyn, New York"}]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"The recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2018 through June 2019 and at www.ridejetson.com from January 2019 through November 2021 for between $100 and $150."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards","NumberOfUnits":"About 53,000","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a fire hazard."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using and stop charging the recalled scooters/hoverboards and contact Jetson for a full refund. Jetson is contacting all known purchasers directly."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"A 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died from a fire on April 1, 2022 in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. The Hellertown Borough Fire Marshal determined that a 42-volt Jetson Rogue was the point of origin of the fire. There have been multiple other reports of the recalled scooters/hoverboards burning, sparking or melting, several of which involved reports of flames."}]

Description

This recall involves all 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The self-balancing scooters/hoverboards have two wheels with light up hubcaps and come in the following colors: black, blue, red, pink, and purple with a black platform. Jetson is printed on one side of the body and on the top of the footpads. Affected units were manufactured from 2018 through 2019 and have a UL certification label and serial number on the bottom of the unit. Affected units do not have a barcode on the bottom of the unit. Units with a barcode next to the serial number are not included in this recall. The charge port on affected units has three pins and is located to the left of the power button. Units with a charge port that has just one pin and is located to the right of the power button are not included in this recall.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Jetson-Electric-Bikes-Recalls-42-Volt-Rogue-Self-Balancing-Scooters-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Two-Deaths-Reported

Last published

2023-03-30T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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