The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced that hoverboards from eight manufacturers and importers are being recalled because of fire hazards that pose the risk of injuries and property damage
Earlier this year, Klobuchar urged the CPSC to share findings of its investigation into the safety of hoverboards with consumers as soon as possible; After Klobuchar’s call, the CPSC named manufacturers linked to hoverboard-related fires, warned about safety markings, and described its plan for addressing these safety concerns
WASHINGTON, DC – Following efforts from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling more than 500,000 hoverboards that pose an injury risk due to fire hazards. The CPSC today announced that hoverboards from eight manufacturers and importers are being recalled because of fire hazards related to their lithium-ion battery packs that pose the risk of injuries and property damage. Earlier this year, Klobuchar urged the CPSC to share findings of its investigation into the safety of hoverboards with consumers as soon as possible. After Klobuchar’s call to action, the CPSC named manufacturers linked to hoverboard-related fires, warned about safety markings, and described its plan for addressing these safety concerns.
“Today’s announcement helps ensure that the safety and protection of American consumers remains a top priority. Removing these hoverboards from the market is a critical step in preventing future injuries,” said Klobuchar. “Consumers will now be equipped with the necessary safety information about these hazardous defects before purchasing and using hoverboards.”
Klobuchar has been a leader in the U.S. Senate in protecting consumers. Klobuchar, along with Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), recently led efforts for CPSC and IKEA to take actions to prevent future injuries and deaths from tip-overs of the Malm dresser and other similar dressers. Last week, CPSC and IKEA announced a recall of the Malm dressers, stopping the sale of Malm dressers until safety improvements are made, and offering a refund for consumers who have purchased Malm dressers.
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