More airlines ban hoverboards due to fire risk
Publishing timestamp: 2015-12-10 21:05:29
Summary
Hoverboards have become a popular holiday gift, but airlines are warning about the fire hazard risk associated with them. Several carriers have banned hoverboards from flights, and federal safety regulators are investigating reports of fires and explosions. The FAA has specific guidelines for carrying lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries on planes, and each airline has its own policies regarding hoverboards.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2015/12/10/more-airlines-ban-hoverboards-due-to-fire-risk.html