Watchdog Wednesday: dangerous hoverboards
Fancy burning up the streets on a hoverboard? Be careful, you might get what you wish for. With reports of boards overheating and catching fire, many retailers have stopped selling them... but should there be a complete ban on these most futuristic of playthings? This article was first published on Wednesday April 27th, 2016.
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