Lately the media is in a whirlwind of “hoverboard explosion” and “hoverboard fire” stories.
What exactly is happening here? How can we be safe?
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Do Hoverboards explode?
No, not really. Using the term “explosion” is due exclusively to the media’s knack for exaggeration. There have been only fires, no explosions.
What causes these fires?
The fires start in the battery pack.
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