News from CPSC: Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard Announced Today

 

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1. Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard:  https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Boosted-Recalls-Electric-Skateboards

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1. Recall Date: January 12, 2017

Recall Number: 17-068                                                                  

Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Electric-powered skateboards

 

Hazard: The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.

 

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.

 

Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Boosted-Recalls-Electric-Skateboards

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)

 

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.  

 

Incidents/Injuries: Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500. 

 

Manufacturer/Importer: Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

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