Which hoverboard was catching on fire?
Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. Sold At: Dollar Mania stores in Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisiana from August 2015-December 2016 for about $200.
Is a hoverboard a fire hazard?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning for hoverboards sold at major retailers nationwide because their lithium batteries pose a fire hazard.
What hoverboards are being recalled?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves lithium-ion GLW battery packs in the Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards. About 237,000 units are affected. CPSC said there have been more than 20 incidents of battery packs overheating, including some reports of smoke or fire.
Is it safe to use a hoverboard in a fire?
The heat will be absorbed by the flammable compounds of the battery and cause a fire hazard, which can lead to a hoverboard explosion. Are Hoverboards Safe Now? Since there have not been any recalls on hoverboards in the years 2018 through 2020, hoverboards are much safer now more than ever.
Are there any recalls on hoverboards in the US?
Hoverboard fires were common when they were first released, which is why they started to pull the product off the shelves of retailers and online distributors. Due to the common incidents of hoverboard explosions (1) from 2015 to 2017, the manufacturers had to do a recall on most of their products. Did the safety of hoverboards improve these days?
What happens if you break the battery on a hoverboard?
The breakage causes both negative and positive terminals to touch, which will immediately result in a short circuit and generate a large amount of heat. The heat will be absorbed by the flammable compounds of the battery and cause a fire hazard, which can lead to a hoverboard explosion.
Is it safe to use UL 2272 hoverboard?
Although UL 2272 hoverboards are certified safe to use, it is best to practice safety measures to avoid any hoverboard incidents such as hoverboard fire and explosions. Here are tips and ways to hoverboard fires.