Hoverboard Explodes, Damaging Westchester Home

Written by LANNING TALIAFERRO (Patch Staff)

Chappaqua firefighters were called Dec. 6 to a home where an electrical malfunction caused a Swagway Smart Balancing Electric Skateboard Black (purchased from Modell’s Online) to catch fire and cause considerable smoke damage to the residence.

Had the homeowners not been home at the time, their home would have sustained significant fire damage, Chappaqua fire officials said.

The Chappaqua Fire Department planned to notify to the Consumer Product Safety Commission as well as the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

“We also suggest that any electronic devices that require charging only be done while someone is at home so that immediate action can be taken should a problem arise ( call 911),” fire officials said on the department’s website. “Please utilize the following web site from the Consumer Product Safety Commission as a resource when purchasing new products. http://www.cpsc.gov”

Photo credit: Chappaqua Fire Department