Will my hoverboard catch on fire?

Nearly all hoverboards use lithium-ion batteries because they are small, but store a lot of power. Unfortunately, they are also prone to overheating and explosions. A self-balancing scooter fire can destroy an entire house.

Which brand of hoverboard is catching 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.

Are the hoverboards safe now?

In February 2016, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decided that no hoverboard currently on the U.S. market can be considered safe until it meets new safety standards. Specifically, these scooters must be certified by UL before being sold.

When was the last hoverboard fire?

Hoverboard incidents and injuries 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.

When did a hoverboard catch fire in a house?

The home was engulfed in flames after the hoverboard charging on the first floor exploded and caught fire. In April 2017, another charging hoverboard caused a house fire in Washington. Fortunately, some teen babysitters rescued eight children inside the house but the property got razed down.

How many people have been killed by hoverboards?

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.

Which is the best safety standard for hoverboards?

Hoverboards Information Center. 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.

Why did my Swagway hoverboard catch on fire?

A fire-related to a Swagway hoverboard is now haunting the manufacturer with a lawsuit. Furthermore, certifying components like batteries and chargers instead of the whole hoverboard presents another issue- you cannot easily tell the kind of battery or component that is inside the hoverboard.