Hoverboards impounded at UK ports over explosion risk
by Rebecca Smithers Consumer affairs correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#WFD7)
Retailers issue product recalls as trading standards officers suggest consumer vigilance over self-balancing scooters this Christmas
Trading standards officers are warning Christmas shoppers to be cautious before buying a hoverboard - tipped to be one of this year's most popular gifts - after thousands were impounded at UK ports after testing revealed they were at risk of exploding or bursting into flames.
The futuristic gadget - also known as a self-balancing scooter, eboard or swegway - is selling fast in the runup to Christmas, but there have been reports that poor quality, imported versions are a fire hazard.
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