Consumer watchdog issues hoverboard warning

The body responsible for enforcing consumer protection law says it is working to remove as many non-compliant hoverboards from the market as possible following fears over its safety.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s warning comes as Argos has withdrawn the Nevaboard product from sale, pending safety checks.

The commission yesterday warned that retailers and importers should remove hoverboards from sale immediately if they cannot provide evidence that essential safety standards have been met.