WASHINGTON 鈥� The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking hoverboard owners to report fires when charging the devices and injuries sustained while riding the popular Christmas gift.
Twenty-two hoverboard fires in 17 states and at least 70 injuries resulting in an emergency department visit have been reported. Hoverboards are self-balancing, battery-powered scooters. In a Tweet, the safety commission asks consumers to report additional fires and injuries to .
: 22 reports of fires in at least 17 states (report to us at ). 70 ER-treated injuries & counting
鈥� U.S. CPSC (@USCPSC)
A Florida man fell off a hoverboard, fracturing his leg in several places. He told that he has more than $100,000 in medical bills from his injury.
Politicians and celebrities post hoverboard fails to social sites
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson posted a instagram video of his hoverboard fall.
U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, Florida, fell off his kid鈥檚 hoverboard and tweeted a photo of his broken arm in a sling after visiting the hospital.
Confirmed - is for kids. My daughter got it. I ended up in . .
鈥� Carlos Curbelo (@carloslcurbelo)
Twitter and Instagram users have posted videos of hoverboard falls with the hashtag .
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鈥� Michael Artis (@IDJMIKEY)
CBS12 News posted compilation of hoverboard falls on its Facebook page.
#Hoverboard fails: People are falling off their #Christmas gifts & headed to the hospital. Did YOU get one? Close encounter with great white #shark! Michele Wright TV #InUrFacebook.
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In early December Amazon.com stopped selling some hoverboard models and a U.K. teenager when he collided with a bus.