![]() ![]() Residents who may still be considering purchasing a hoverboard should heed all of the guidance provided here, do plenty of research, buy from a reputable retailer and, if buying overseas, check with the airlines regarding restrictions on flights.”Ĭonsumer Affairs urges consumers who own hoverboards to use them with great caution and to take note of the following recommendations: “It is important to reiterate that the CPSC has not made any determinations to date about the safety of these brands and none have been recalled by the CPSC,” stressed Karen Marshall, Executive Officer of Consumer Affairs.“Consumer Affairs will continue to provide updates and warnings to the Bermuda public as we receive them from the CPSC. Swagway Hands-Free Smart Board/Swagway LLCĮ-Rover-Mini Smart Balance Scooter/LeCam Technology Hover-way Hands-Free Electric/Digital Gadgets LLC ![]() Smart Balance Wheel/One Stop Electronic Inc. The CPSC considers this investigation a priority and is devoting the necessary resources to find the root causes of the fires.ĬPSC engineers continue to test hoverboards – new models and those involved in fire incidents – at their National Product Testing and Evaluation Center in Rockville, MD.ĬPSC is actively investigating the safety of hoverboards made and/or sold by: However, the CPSC is looking into dozens of fires involving hoverboards, which are also called 'smart boards' or 'self-balancing boards'.Īccording to the CPSC, many of the hoverboard fires occurred indoors and could have resulted in serious injuries if not for the quick actions of consumers to extinguish the fires. The CPSC has not made any determinations to date about the safety of the specific brands they are investigating. The Office of Consumer Affairs is today providing an update on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) investigation into the safety risks of hoverboards. ![]()
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