Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17068
Recall Date
2017-01-12
Manufacturer
Boosted Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Units Affected
About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Electric-powered skateboards
Hazard
The lithium ion battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skateboards and contact Boosted for a free replacement battery pack.
Reported Injuries
Boosted has received two reports of the battery packs overheating and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Online at boostedboards.com from September 2016 through November 2016 for about $1,500.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28