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Report Summary

FD responded to a house fire that originated in a hoverboard. A hoverboard was charging at the time of the fire. Two hoverboard chargers were found in the area of origin - neither was the same brand as the hoverboard. A victim suffered an unspecified injury. No First Aid.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Hover-1 AllStar (believed to be 2019 model)
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: DGL Group, Ltd.
  • Brand Name: Hover-1
  • Model Name or Number: AllStar
  • Serial Number: 9061327105622
  • UPC Code: unknown
  • SKU#: unknown
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer:
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date:
  • Product Category: Sports and Recreation
  • Product Type: Cycling, Scooters, Skateboards & Skates
  • Product Code: Hoverboards and powered skateboards (5025)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: The Worcester Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit responded to a structure fire that originated in a hoverboard. It was reported that the hoverboard was charging at the time of the fire. Two hoverboard chargers were found in the area of origin - neither was the same brand as the hoverboard.
  • Incident Date: 2/28/2024
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Injury - No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Gender: Unspecified
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: No
  • Product was damaged before incident?:
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation: Unknown. Pictures were sent to a representative from Hover-1 who stated that the tamper seal was broken. The representative also stated that the model appeared to be a 2019 but the hoverboard was purchased in December of 2023, reportedly from a store.
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20240304-9046E-2147340611
  • Report Date: 3/4/2024
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 3/7/2024
  • Report First Publication Date: 3/21/2024
  • Category of Submitter: Public Safety Entity