All fans looking to get hoverboards this Christmas should be really careful about them. This week, British authorities have confiscated boards because they did not pass basic safety checks.
More Than 17,000 Boards Coming from Outside the EU Examined
All confiscated boards were tested for safety. Only 3,000 passed. The National Trading Standards released a statement explaining that the devices were a fire hazard, capable of exploding. This has even forced authorities to release a tip sheet on the gadgets, advising people never to leave them to charge unattended as it can catch fire, which has already happened both in British soil and in American.
Hoverboard Owners Should Be Careful
A video was posted by a hoverboard owner in Arizona, where his board caught fire three days after purchase. The technology used for hoverboards is still growing and evolving, though the gadgets are already popular. Flagship store Macy’s has an entire section dedicated to them, in fact. This is a crucial time for this technology, as customer response will tell if companies should stop or develop the making of this product.
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A lot of hoverboards will surely be coming into all parts of the world for the holidays. People should put safety as the main priority when buying these boards. This will not only mean that it will get past airports, but that it will be safe for all to use. No one wants their hoverboards to blow up while charging! Potential buyers should know all they can before buying their board.
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