Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-01-12). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: B2SR. About 3,200 units in the US and 100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17068 |
| Published | 2017-01-12 |
| Last updated | 2017-01-12 |
| Products | Electric-powered skateboards |
| Firm named in the title | Boosted |
| Firms | Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. (manufacturer); Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 100 |
| Model numbers | B2SR |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500. |
Description
This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
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