Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2017-01-12. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,200Units
2017-01-12Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves 2nd Generation Boosted Dual+ electric skateboards with lithium ion battery packs. "Boosted" is printed on the wooden skateboards. Serial numbers that start with S2634 through S2644 are located on a white sticker on the bottom of the boards. The battery packs were sold as original equipment with the skateboards and are attached to the bottom of the board in a black thermoplastic enclosure. Model number B2SR and "Boosted Lithium" are printed on the battery pack. The battery packs have an orange power button.
- The hazard
- The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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