The New York City public transportation system also began a campaign against the item. Riders could potentially face a fine of up to $200, if caught. In New York City last year, hoverboards were declared illegal on streets, highways, parking lots, or even sidewalks. A young man rides a hoverboard down a Manhattan street toward the Empire State Building in New York, Oct. The move came just months after the retailer started selling the product. Walmart said it would not sell the hoverboards until manufacturers observe federal safety standards. Walmart joined other retailers, such as Amazon, who had already banned the devices. In February, Walmart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, decided to stop selling hoverboards on its website. (Nashville Fire Department)īefore the recall, hoverboards have already built up a bad reputation, and had been gradually taken off the market and off the streets. A home in Nashville which burned down after a hoverboard caught fire on Feb. In one incident, a $1 million home in Nashville was completely destroyed by a fire, with two teens barely escaping. The hoverboards have caused 99 reported incidents regarding their battery packs overheating, sparking, smoking, catching fire and/or exploding, including reports of burn injuries and property damage, says they CPSC. The self-balancing scooters were sold nationwide and online from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $350 and $900. The recall affects about 501,000 hoverboards manufactured in China.
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The CPSC warns customers against using hoverboards and suggest consumers to contact companies for a full refund, a free repair, or a free replacement-depending on the model. The agency says consumers should contact the companies recalling the products, including, Swagway X1, Wheeli, 2Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider, Powerboard, Hype Roam, and iMoto, online or by phone. +500K hoverboards recalled by 10 different firms Check your hoverboard ACT NOW /QWSJoSarvS Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced July 6. The “Made in China” lithium-ion battery packs in the hoverboards may overheat and can cause the products to produce smoke, catch fire and/or explode, the U.S. All hoverboards from 10 different companies are being recalled immediately after reports of dangerous incidents involving the self-balancing scooters.
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