CPSC2017-01-12
Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Hazard
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
Sold at
Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
Affected count
About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Electric-powered skateboards
Consumer contact
Boosted toll-free at 844-395-0070 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at https://boostedboards.com and click on Battery Pack Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Boosted-Recalls-Electric-SkateboardsDon't want to check this manually?
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