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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 12, 2017Serious
Boosted Electric Skateboards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- January 12, 2017
- Brand
- Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
B2SR
Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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