The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Health (DOH) are looking into the health hazards of hoverboards and considering ban of sales if proven to be a safety risk to users. Last week, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific have banned hoverboards on flights citing potential fire risk that might have been caused by the device's high-powered lithium-ion batteries. Never toss a compromised battery in regular trash or communal recycling bins, as these methods can increase the risk of fire or environmental harm. Read more in our articles including "DTI and DOH to investigate safety issues of hoverboards" and "Anker Recalls Over 1.1 Million Power Banks Amid Fire Risk".
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May 8, 2026The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Health (DOH) are looking into the health hazards of hoverboards and considering ban of sales if proven to be a safety risk to users. Last week, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific have banned hoverboards on flights citing potential fire risk that might have been caused by the device's high-powered lithium-ion batteries.
Never toss a compromised battery in regular trash or communal recycling bins, as these methods can increase the risk of fire or environmental harm.
Our coverage of hoverboard fire risk includes: "DTI and DOH to investigate safety issues of hoverboards"; "Anker Recalls Over 1.1 Million Power Banks Amid Fire Risk"; "HTC Wildfire S gets a June release". Each article provides unique insights and information.