Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 17068 · Jan 12, 2017 · Boosted
3,200
units affected
3,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17068
- Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Company
- Boosted
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Product
- Electric-powered skateboards
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric-powered skateboards?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
What is the hazard?
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.