Hover Boards Fire Warning
December 18, 2015
This week NFPA issued a warning for parents and families who have purchased hover boards for the holidays. Don’t let these safety concerns appear in your house and ruin your holiday season.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a series of safety tips urging hover board owners to read product guidelines and be aware of potential fire hazards when using these trendy devices.
NFPA offers the following tips to keep the holidays fire-safe. There is also a customizable safety tip sheet.
If you purchase a hover board:
- Choose a device with the seal of an independent testing laboratory.
- Read and follow all manufacturer directions. If you do not understand the directions, ask for help.
- An adult should be responsible for charging the hover board.
- Do not leave a charging hover board unattended.
- Never leave the hover board plugged in overnight.
- Only use the charging cord that came with the hover board.
- Stop using your hover board if it overheats.
- Extreme hot or cold temperature can hurt the battery.
- Be on the lookout for product updates from manufacturers and safety groups.
- Many airlines have banned hover boards. If you plan to fly with a hover board, be sure to check with your air carrier.
- When riding in a car, keep the hover board where you can see it in case it shows signs of a problem.
Read the announcement: NFPA issues fire safety warnings on hover boards.
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