CPSC Recall in 2017: Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-068

Date: January 12, 2017

Product Name: lLithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards

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.   

Hazard Description:

The lithium ion battery pack of the electric-powered skateboards can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 3,200 (in addition, about 100 units sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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