Recall 17-068, published January 12, 2017
Boosted Electric-powered skateboards
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
B2SRSerial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
- Brand
- Boosted
- Recall published
- January 12, 2017
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
