Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-068 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 12, 2017
- Brand
- Boosted
- Category
- E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
- Products
- Electric-powered skateboards
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 12, 2017
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Electric-powered skateboards · About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.; Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 44 recalls in the e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards category, 7 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Electric-powered skateboards (About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada) units). This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 12, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.