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Feds Say There Isn't A Single Safe 'Hoverboard' (engadget.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the hoverboard-fail-videos-as-evidence dept.

In the Consumer Product Safety Commission's letter to manufacturers, importers and retailers, it urged them to make sure the scooters they make and sell comply with the safety standards set by Underwriters Laboratories, the organization in charge of certifying that products are safe for use. According to UL Consumer Safety Director John Drengenberg, "no hoverboard has passed the certification process at this time."

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  1. I hate the CPSC's BS. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    The UL standard is still a draft proposal. I know because I tried to acquire a copy late last week. UL only released the document 1/29 and was prepared to evaluate devices as of 2/6. This is a simply an inflammatory sound byte with no merit.

    Here's UL's own blog post for more details.

    http://www.ul-energy.com/start/the-new-ul-2272-standard-gets-a-handle-on-hoverboard-safety/

  2. Re: Don't Listen to UL by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    GSM standards, including the test conditions, procedures and expected results are all free. Check 3gpp.org and go to the specs area.

  3. Re:Don't Listen to UL by arth1 · · Score: 4, Informative

    NoNon is correct. I also design products that get listed with UL,CSA, & other listing agencies. I've not seen where getting a product certified ever made it "less safe". I suppose it's possible but I can't imagine how.

    I can. Use of new materials that for every conceivable test are stronger or less brittle or less toxic or whatever other safety measure is considered may constitute a fail if that material hasn't yet been approved by the checklists UL use. Even if TUV and others have approved it, and even recommend it over the less safe alternatives.