CPSC Chairman Issues Statement on Hoverboard Safety- Those in the supply chain are on notice.
On December 16, 2015, CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye issued a statement addressing the ongoing investigation into hoverboard fires. Hoverboards are a two wheeled scooter and a popular gift in 2015. Many are operated by lithium batteries and certain models of hoverboards have been catching fire while being charged, and while in use. The CPSC is actively investigating the cause …