March 12, 2024

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using EVERCROSS EV5 Hoverboards

Posted in: Facilities Updates, Fire Safety Updates

Photograph of a Black Evercross EV5 Hoverboard — The CPSC Urges Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Evercross EV% Hoverboards Sold Between July 2021 and the Present Due to Fire Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using EVERCROSS EV5 Hoverboards because they pose a risk of fire. They were sold online on Amazon.com, eBay.com, Likesporting.com, Lowes.com, Newegg.com, Ridefaboard.com and Walmart.com for between $180 and $300 from July 2021 to the present. Consumers are urged to immediately remove the battery packs from the hoverboards and dispose of them following local hazardous waste disposal procedures.

The full news release may be found on the CPSC website.