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Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireJan 12, 2017
Recalled Boosted Model B2SR battery pack
Recalled Boosted Model B2SR battery pack
Side view of Boosted model
Side view of Boosted model
Top view of Boosted model
Top view of Boosted model

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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

Replace

Incidents & injuries

Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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