Friday, 8 January 2016

University campuses across the US ban hoverboards due to ‘fire concerns’

They were among the most popular and sought-after presents over Christmas and now, just days later, it has emerged hoverboards are now being forbidden at US universities, much to students’ disappointment.

More than 20 institutions from across the country have banned hoverboards in recent weeks amid fears that, not only are they a risk for causing falls and collisions, but the breakout gadget of 2015 is said to be at risk of catching fire as well.

Among the universities to ban them is the University of North Georgia (UNG) which took to its Facebook page to release an immediate statement this week on the “fire concerns surrounding Hoverboards.” For the full article click here



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