Amazon has removed some hoverboard models from its website amid concerns that not all of the self-balancing scooter models meet safety standards and pose a fire risk.
The e-commerce giant halted sales of many hoverboard models, including some from Swagway – one of the most popular hoverboard manufactures on the market.
According to a statement from Swagway, Amazon sent out a notice last Friday asking all hoverboard makers to “provide documentation demonstrating that all hoverboards you list are compliant with applicable safety standards, including UN 38.3 (battery), UL 1642 (battery), and UL 60950-1 (charger).”
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“Swagway already meets all those certifications and has already sent the requested information to Amazon,” read a statement issued to Global News.
“As safety is on the forefront for Swagway, we applaud Amazon for taking these steps to weed out the low quality boards.”
Some so-called hoverboard models remain on Amazon’s website, including the IO Hawk Intelligent Personal Mobility Device. It’s unclear whether or not sales of other hoverboard brands, including Swagway, will be reinstated if they meet safety standards.
Hoverboards – said to be one of the hottest gifts this holiday season – have been the subject of scrutiny for weeks, after multiple reports of the gadgets bursting into flames across the U.S.
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