The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17068·Announced 2017-01-12

Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

Boosted Inc. is recalling 2nd Generation Dual+ electric skateboards because the lithium ion battery packs can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where the battery pack can overheat and smoke. Although two incidents were reported, the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Boosted Inc. is recalling 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards. The recall involves approximately 3,200 units sold in the United States and about 100 units sold in Canada. The skateboards were sold online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500. The recalled products are identified by serial numbers starting with S2634 through S2644 located on a white sticker on the bottom of the board, and the battery packs are marked with model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium."

The lithium ion battery packs attached to the bottom of the boards can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can contact Boosted toll-free at 844-395-0070 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at boostedboards.com by clicking on Battery Pack Recall.

The recalled product

Product
Electric-powered skateboards
Manufacturer
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Skateboards
Hazard
Affected units
3,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →