How To Make Your Hoverboard Safe And Avoid Danger

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How To Make Your Hoverboard Safe And Avoid Danger

LEARN 8 SIMPLE THINGS TO AVOID HOVERBOARD ACCIDENTS
Hoverboards have for some time gained a dangerous reputation. There have been numerous incidents reported of self-balancing scooters bursting into flames. Because of this, many concerned parents took steps to limit the danger to their children and anyone else that might choose to ride a hoverboard. It even led to a recall of more than 500,000 hoverboards. If you follow these eight simple steps, you’ll only experience a hoverboard accidents on video while watching YouTube.





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UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORIES
The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has recently introduced a protection standard it has dubbed UL 2272. The standard is supposed to address the dangers caused by hoverboards, and vendors have implemented adequate protections for riders.
 













MANUFACTURER’S
It is designed to support the manufacturers and retailers by evaluating and certifying hoverboards electric drive train systems, batteries, chargers, basically the entire electrical system. By taking the time to ensure the hoverboard that you’re considering is UL certified, you’ll have other things to worry about than your hoverboard catching on fire.
 













CERTIFIED SAFE UL-2272
Be sure to always check the UL mark on the packaging, the charger, and the actual hoverboard.  Some retailers have been caught using fake UL markers. These counterfeit certified hoverboards are anything but safe. The official UL mark is a holographic label, with multiple colors and viewing angles.
 

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