If you haven't already gotten your hands on a hoverboard, it might be too late. After a series of hoverboard-related accidents and injuries, Amazon has decided to remove hoverboards from its website, according to the Verge. BestReviews was the first site to report the news.
Swagway, a major producer of hoverboards, gave a statement in response to Amazon's actions.
"Amazon just sent out a notice to all 'hoverboard' sellers to provide documentation demonstrating that all hoverboards you list are compliant with applicable safety standards...Swagway already meets all those certifications and is happy that Amazon has decided to take steps to weed out the low quality boards. As safety is always on the forefront for Swagway, we're glad that this is taking place, especially in light of recent concerns with the fires with the poor quality batteries," it read, according to the Verge.
There are currently 10 reports of accidents as a result of hoverboards that are being investigated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, according to USA Today. The boards themselves have also been banned by airlines such as Delta, American, and United.
Overstock.com has also announced it will stop selling hoverboards, according to Mashable.
Even before the hoverboards were removed, there were many warnings posted on the Amazon website about the devices. There were risks involving the lithium-ion battery that could lead to overheating and fire that the site warned consumers about. "In rare cases, these batteries can overheat, catch fire, or explode," reads Amazon's safety page, according to USA Today.
