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Hoverboards recalled for potential fire hazard, CPSC says

A list of hoverboards being recalled has been released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The group issued recalls Tuesday for seven hoverboard models because the toys pose a potential fire hazard, CPSC officials said.

The  models have lithium-ion battery packs that can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and possibly exploding, CPSC officials said.

At least 13,000 units are affected in the recall. The most popular model is the iLive Self-Balancing Hoverboard. The models were sold at Ace Hardware and HH Gregg and Heartland America catalog.

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