Recalls / 2017-01-12

Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

17068 · Recalled 2017-01-12 · CPSC page

Recalled Boosted Model B2SR battery pack

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Electric-powered skateboards		About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Boosted Inc.
Importer: Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Online at boostedboards.com, 500.

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 17068. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.