Hundreds Of Hoverboards Catch Fire Moments After They Were Seized At A British Airport

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Airport officials who seized hundreds of hoverboards had to seek cover after they erupted into flames.

British trading standards seized over 100 devices that were imported from Hong Kong.

Officials tested the electrics and were found to have defective battery  packs which could have led to them exploding.

After they were destroyed, the material was sent for recycling.

A local official said: ‘Our focus is on protecting consumers and the swift actions of our trading standards officers have prevented a large consignment of potentially dangerous products ever going on sale.’

Ninety hoverboards worth £7,500 imported from Hong Kong via Heathrow Airport were seized by Surrey trading standards and sent for safety testing.

The tests revealed they had faults which could cause them to explode without warning, including defective battery packs.

 

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A further 50 hoverboards have been impounded by trading standards for investigation.

London Fire Brigade has repeatedly warned that cheap hoverboard models are prone to overheating and exploding, after a spate of fires.

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