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Airlines ban hoverboards: Delta, American and United cite fire danger
2015-12-16 22:02:03| Airlines - Topix.net
Airline passenger Gary Hammond rides on a hoverboard after claiming his luggage at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, in Atlanta. The three largest U.S. airlines are banning hoverboards because of the potential fire danger from the lithium-ion batteries that power the devices.
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Dump unsafe 'hoverboards', Amazon warns
2015-12-16 11:19:58| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Online marketplace Amazon is advising customers who bought certain "hoverboards" - or self-balancing scooters - to throw them out after safety concerns.
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Airlines Banning, Safety Agency Investigating Hoverboards Over Fires
2015-12-15 16:34:30| Airlines - Topix.net
Hoverboards may be on many people's Christmas lists but they present a conundrum for airlines, which are mulling the best way to transport the popular devices that could present a fire risk. The three largest U.S. airlines, American Airlines Group Inc., United Continental Holdings Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc., each said Thursday they are banning hoverboards starting this week in carry-on and checked baggage out of safety considerations.
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Hoverboards pulled from Amazon over fire hazard
2015-12-15 12:44:03| Apparel - Topix.net
Hoverboards are on the wish list of many kids this holiday season but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating multiple reports of the toys being fire hazards. The commission reported they are investigating 11 reports of hoverboard fires in 10 states.
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Amazon, Overstock pull hoverboards over fire concerns: What if one is already under your tree?
2015-12-14 18:48:15| Apparel - Topix.net
Online retailer Amazon has pulled most hoverboards from its site as safety concerns over one of this season's most popular gifts continue to grow. Following reports that the self-balancing two-wheeled electronic devices could burst into flames, Amazon has removed most hoverboards from its site.