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Hoverboard Explosion Risk

A youth poses as he rides a hoverboard, which are also known as self-balancing scooters and balance boards, on October 13, 2015 in Knutsford, England.

Amazon Pulls Hoverboards Off US, UK Website

Dec 14, 2015 12:37 PM EST

Online retailer Amazon is suspending the sale of some devices on its websites. The suspension will take effect in the United States and the United Kingdom. Many shoppers were shocked finding out that the two-wheeled personal transportation device called hoverboard was part of the gadgets Amazon is taking off its shelves.

CPS Confirms Hoverboards Are Illegal To Ride On The Pavement And The Road

UK Authorities Seize Thousands of Hoverboards Over Explosion Risk

Staff Reporter |

Dec 04, 2015 08:13 AM EST

Although hoverboards are likely to be the hottest Christmas present this year, thousands of imported models have been confiscated. UK officials have since warned consumers to buy them cautiously.