Hoverboards and insurance: what you should know

Hoverboards and insurance: what you should know -

You, AOVE probably seen in music videos and blog fails. Where you see the won, AOT them are on a long list of university campuses, airplanes and football stadiums.

Hoverboards have earned a bad reputation because they swept the hot holiday gift list in 2015, not only because of their inaccurate name. two wheeled toys have been reported to spontaneously catch fire and cause significant damage. So much damage, in fact, that the Commission security of the United States Consumer Product officially deemed hazardous. A quick search online will show you how destructive they can be, Äìnot just for your posterior post-spill, but also your home.

Here, AOS what you need to know to minimize your risk:

• batteries defective lithium-ion inside hoverboards were identified as the main cause of fires . In the case of a defective lithium battery, it, AOS possible that the manufacturer would take some responsibility.
• If you have one, do not walk away from the camera if it, AOS plugged in to charge.
• If you encounter any damage related to a hoverboard, call your insurance agent before cleaning or throw it so that evidence can be preserved for the claims investigation.

If you have insurance questions, talk to a local agent Erie Insurance. Meanwhile, maybe we can find a more accurate name for these devices, Äúhoverboard. At (Bruise drivers? Fun Busters?)

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