U.K. Retailers Recall Hoverboards Citing Fire and Safety Hazards
Following government advice, Britain’s biggest retailers have recalled hoverboards. The government said the self-balancing scooters are unsafe and recommends that consumers think carefully about buying a hoverboard as a Christmas gift. A large number of hoverboards have been shipped to the U.K., the Guardian reports. … [Read more...]
Minimum Age Sought for Scooters, Skateboards
Scooters, Skateboards Should Have Age Limits. Skateboards and scooters are popular with kids and don't require a license to operate, but the nation's leading group of children's doctors thinks that even these motorless vehicles should have age limits. Spurred by an increase in the number of riding accidents, the American Academy of … [Read more...]
