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Thousands of hoverboards recalled

More than half a million hoverboards are being recalled due to new safety concerns.

Hoverboards from ten separate companies are being recalled due to reports of the battery packs catching fire and exploding.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the company to return their hoverboard for a full refund, a free repair or free replacement.

  • Digital Gadgets LLC   -- Hover-Way/Model # HWSBB601-R
  • Hoverboard LLC  -- Powerboard
  • Hype Wireless -- Hype Roam
  • Keenford Ltd. -- iMoto
  • PTX Performance Products US -- Airwalk Self Balancing Electric Scooter
  • Razor USA LLC -- Hovertrax
  • Swagway LLC. -- Swagway X1
  • Yuka Clothing -- Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider

Retail Stores:

  • Boscov's, of Reading, Pa. -- Orbit

Online Retailers:

  • Overstock.com -- All hoverboards sold on Overstock.com

They were sold nationwide from June 2015 to May 2016.

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