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Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Boosted Model B2SR battery pack
  • Side view of Boosted model
  • Top view of Boosted model
Name of Product:
lLithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards
Hazard:

The lithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 12, 2017
Units:
About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

Boosted toll-free at 844-395-0070 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://boostedboards.com and click on Battery Pack Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. “Boosted” is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure.  Model number B2SR and “Boosted Lithium” are printed on the battery pack.  The battery packs have an orange power button.   

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.

Incidents/Injuries:

Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
Manufacturer(s):
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Importer(s):

Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-068
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