Hoverboards Banned at All District 308 Schools

Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego School District 308 has banned the use of hoverboards due to safety concerns.

The ban goes into effect Monday, Feb. 29 and will last until further notice.

“Hoverboards, also known as self-balancing scooters and hands-free segways, will not be permitted on campus or in any School District 308-owned building,” said Oswego School District 308 Spokesman Brian Graves in a release.

There have been documented reports of these devices spontaneously igniting during use or while charging and on Dec. 16, 2015, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that it is investigating 28 fires in 19 states caused by hoverboards, according to the release.

“With the documented dangers and safety concerns and the reports of the damage and injuries these devices present, this decision was made with the well-being of our students in mind,” said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Wendt in a release. “As always, the safety of students and staff is our top priority.”