![]() ![]() Safety regulators are also struggling to deal with hoverboards, primarily because of the lack of an agreed upon definition. The International Air Transportation Association recommends airlines restrict transport of hoverboards to carry-on baggage, and in a statement called the recent rise in popularity of the devices “an emerging issue that the industry is still grappling with.” The danger of combustion has led airlines to treat the devices with caution. Video footage from a Washington shopping mall shows a hoverboard bursting into flames, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a government agency, says it is actively investigating at least five fire incidents across the country. While bigger manufacturers, like Hovertrax, IO Hawk, Swagway and Razor, battle over patent rights, cheaper models have flooded the market, with dangerous results. ![]() These batteries, which can overheat and catch fire, are the root of safety concerns regarding hoverboards. The company’s investigation found that many devices contain batteries that are higher-powered than the federally-mandated 160 watt hour limit allowed on aircrafts. 11, said earlier this month that it decided to prohibit lithium powered self-balancing transportation devices after reviewing a variety of product specifications. “Like many other airlines, due to safety concerns we cannot allow customers to carry these items as part of their hold or cabin luggage,” British Airways said in statement.ĭelta, whose ban went into effect on Dec. Other airlines that have imposed hoverboard restrictions include British Airways IAG, Virgin Australia does not allow hoverboards on flights, as part of its ban on “dangerous goods.” The company could not immediately be reached for comment. ![]()
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