New York bans hoverboards on trains and subways over fire concerns January 27, 2016, Mashable.com New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it is banning the possession of hoverboards on its public transportation system facilities, adding to the growing more »
Month: January 2016
In the News: January 25, 2016
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate 13 companies about exploding hoverboards January 21, 2016, cbsnews.com The CPSC is now investigating fire-prone hoverboards. The “priority investigation” will result in the agency “devoting the staff time and resources necessary to find more »
In the News: January 18, 2016
DOT, Automakers agree on proactive safety principles January 15, 2016, Transportation.gov In an “historic agreement” the Department of Transportation secretary praises a response to the record number of vehicles recall and record civil penalties issued by the National Highway Traffic more »
In the News: January 11, 2016
Anti-tip-over law, inspired by Ogdensburg (NY) child’s death, signed into law December 29, 2016, northcountrynow.com Moved by a tragic event, a New York State Senator and Assemblyman have sponsored legislation to prevent “tip over” accidents that was signed into law more »
In the News: January 4, 2015
Hoverboard Controversy Sweeps Across the Globe >Hoverboard related falls spike for the holidays December 28, 2015, cnn.net The popular gift already had a dangerous reputation following reports of hoverboards suddenly catching fire. But on Christmas, sudden fires weren’t the most more »
