Second Massachusetts Hoverboard Fire Is Stark Reminder of Battery Dangers
A second hoverboard fire in Massachusetts in one month has state fire officials reminding residents of the dangers of hoverboard batteries.
According to CBS Boston, the fire broke out on Country Club Way on May 9 in Kingston while a hoverboard was charging. Fire officials believe the battery pack in the hoverboard exploded when a new charging cable was used.
Kingston Fire Chief Mark Douglass offered three critical tips to help people charge hoverboards safely:
- Only use the charging cable that came with the board or one made by the board’s manufacturer.
- Never leave a charging hoverboard unattended. Never charge overnight.
- Avoid overcharging, which can cause fires and explosions.
The Kingston fire came exactly one month after an Andover hoverboard fire led to significant damage to a home, displacing 5 people.
Hoverboard fires were a topic of national conversation in 2016 after rechargeable batteries were linked to a series of home fires. This led to an MBTA hoverboard ban, recalls and strict Federal standards for hoverboards, batteries and chargers.
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