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Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled January 12, 2017 · CPSC recall 17068 · Boosted

Recalled Boosted Model B2SR battery packSide view of Boosted modelTop view of Boosted model
Hazard
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product
Electric-powered skateboards
Manufacturer(s)
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Imported by
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Retailers
Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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