Recently,
we have received questions regarding ‘Hoverboards” and the potential that they
may cause fires.
On
November 8, 2015 units from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded for a
reported house fire in the 7700 block of Mineral Springs Drive in Gaithersburg. Firefighters arrived at the home to find a
smoldering fire in an upstairs bedroom, which was quickly extinguished.
Fire
Investigators conducted an investigation and found a “Hoverboard” was in the
area of origin and was plugged into an electrical outlet to charge. The scooter
caught fire and rolled to the bed igniting the bedding material. See photos
below.
MCFRS
offers the below safety tips for the time being until more information can be
learned:
Only
buy a “Hoverboard” which has been certified by a recognized testing lab such as
Underwriters Laboratory (UL). The box
and/or “Hoverboard” should have the logo imprinted on it.
If
you own one already - only charge the ‘hoverboard” if you are, and will be,
present the entire time.
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