Hoverboards Risk of Catching Fire or Exploding
One of the hottest 2015 holiday shopping items are hoverboards also known as balance boards.
There are numerous reports of these devices catching fire and exploding.
Poor quality control and unregulated approval of the devices that have made it into the UK other countries are now causing concern among purchasers.
The best course is to buy from a reputable company with high quality control standards.
Here’s the story of imported hoverboards in the UK being held.
Buying a hoverboard from a company like MonoPrice which has
Smart Balancing Two Wheeled Hover Board Electric Scooter w/Samsung Battery – Gold
Full Specs
Max Speed: 9.3mph(contain)-12.42mph(no contain) Distance around: 9-12 miles(depends on rider’s weight, road conditions etc）
Max tilt around: 15°-30°(depends on rider’s weight)
Battery: SAMSUNG 36V 4.4Ah 158W Li-Ion
Operating temperature: 50F-104F( 50F-90F recommended）
IP Rating: 54
Max load: 120KG (260lbs)
Engine: 350W
Charging Voltage: AC110-240V 50-60HZ
Charging Time: Around 60-120 Mins (30 Mins to 80%)
Speed Protection: 10km/h(contain)-15km/h(no contain)
Low Battery Protection: when battery is lower than 10%, it will slow down and finally stopped working
Size: 584*168*178(mm) ; 23” x 6.6” x 7”
Tire size: 170 (mm) ; 6.7”
Weight: 12KG (26.5lbs)
Inside the Package: low battery capacity Standard Charger, User Manual
How to use a hover board:
