53,000 hoverboards recalled due to fire risk after 2 deaths.
TL;DR
The Jetson Rogue hoverboard is being recalled due to fire risk after a fire that killed two children was determined to have originated from the hoverboard. The recall affects about 53,000 units sold by Target and Jetson's website. Customers are urged to stop using and charging their Jetson Rogues and to contact Jetson for a refund. The CPSC has issued large hoverboard recalls in the past due to fire risk, and although the affected Jetson Rogues were UL certified, they are still being recalled.
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- U.S. Recalls 53000 Hoverboards After Reports of Fires The New York Times
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