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State warns of hoverboard dangers

State warns of hoverboard dangers

By Satta Kendor | February 8, 2016

In agreement with NIU’s ban, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is warning Illinois residents of the dangers of hoverboards because they have been known to “burst into flames,” according to a Wednesday news release.NIU banned the use and storage...