Portland, Oregon – A battery-powered scooter caused a residential fire in Portland’s Piedmont neighborhood, prompting a response from Portland Fire and Rescue. The incident, which occurred recently, highlights the potential dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries commonly used in electric scooters. The fire broke out due to an explosion caused by the scooter’s battery, leading to … Read more
Rochester, New York – A recall has been issued for 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards after reports of multiple deaths linked to a crash hazard. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall due to concerns that the skateboards can stop balancing the rider if the limits of the board are exceeded, resulting … Read more
SANTA CRUZ, California – All models of Onewheel electronic skateboards are being recalled by Future Motion after reports of injuries and deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for 300,000 self-balancing skateboards, warning people to immediately stop using them due to a crash hazard that can result in serious injury or … Read more