CPSC recommends that consumers who own or use hoverboards take these steps to reduce the risk of fire
- Hoverboards should be compliant with the UL2272 safety standard. However, even UL2272 compliance cannot guarantee that a hoverboard will not overheat or catch on fire.
Other important safety tips for hoverboards
- Check for recalls. Go to: www.CPSC.gov to see if the hoverboard has been recalled. Stop using a recalled hoverboard immediately and contact the manufacturer for the remedy.
- Only charge a hoverboard when you are there to watch it.
- Have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside sleeping areas and inside each bedroom.
- Report incidents involving hoverboards overheating, smoking, or starting fires to CPSC at: www.Saferproducts.gov.
Hoverboard incidents and injuries
CPSC is aware of more than 250 hoverboard incidents related to fires or overheating since 2015.
In March 2017, a 2-year-old girl and a 10-year-old girl died in a house fire ignited by a hoverboard in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
CPSC estimates there have been 13 burn injuries, three smoke inhalation injuries and more than $4 million in property damage related to hoverboards.
Safety Warning for LayZ Board Hoverboards
Nov. 14, 2017 – Following Second House Fire, CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using LayZ Board Hoverboards
May 1, 2017 - Following Fatal House Fire, CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using LayZ Board Hoverboards
Hoverboard Recalls
November 14, 2017 - iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard
November 14, 2017 - Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
November 14, 2017 - Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Dollar Mania Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards
November 14, 2017 - Smart Balance Wheel Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Salvage World Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards
July 24, 2017 – iRover Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
March 23, 2017 – Vecaro LifeStyle Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Dec. 13, 2017 – World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
July 6, 2016 – Hype Wireless Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Keenford Limited Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Razor Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Overstock.com Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Digital Gadgets Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Boscov’s Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – PTX Performance Products Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
July 6, 2016 – Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard
