The notice, which can be read here, essentially says the hoverboards are not safe, stating, “consumers risk serious injury or death if their self-balancing scooters ignite and burn.” In addition, the notice says if the new hoverboard safety standards aren’t followed, they “may seek detention and/or seizure,” adding, “if we encounter such products domestically, we may seek a recall of these products.”
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This is unfortunate news for many of our sports stars who we have seen riding on these devices. J.R. Smith introduced the “hoverboard” to us when he rolled up in a PhunkeeDuck during the NBA Finals.
Hoverboards started to gain a lot of attention in culture, and as a result, the sports world as well. Many of our favorite athletes started rolling around town or arenas on them, and even posting videos of themselves falling off.
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We even saw one in the NBA Dunk Contest.
Unfortunately for everyone who enjoys riding around on their hoverboards, the U.S. government is getting serious about making sure they are safe.
