Hoverboards are a hot thing this Christmas as a gift for the kids and kids-at-heart, but the latest toy also caused some accidents this holiday season.
The hashtag #hoverboardfail trended on social media platforms for posts that show flailing arms, planted faces, stitches and concussions, broken arms, as well as trips to the ER.
Some people do not particularly had difficulty balancing the hoverboard causing ungraceful falls and accidents.
There have been reports of hoverboards bursting into flames. Apparently, hoverboard problems are related to defective, cheap lithium-ion batteries, so consumers should look for quality branded batteries.
The only answer to fires and crashes seems only to be constant vigilance: wear a helmet, make sure a friend is around and keep an eye on your board while it's charging.
According to Broadly, some couples are having "hoversex," which is coupling while on a hoverboard. The publication interviewed a couple that is doing it. The couple drew a diagram showing how they do it. No, hoverboards are not being inserted in any orifice. The couple said that there is a certain allure on hoversex making it exciting and that they did it several times.
It is still unknown whether hoverboards is just a fad or a mainstay. However, it is suggested that hoverboards must be properly labeled, so we can manage hazards related to toys to keep risks low.
Authorities are reminding parents to be cautious when giving this toy as a gift for the holidays, especially when fake devices are out in the market increasing the risk.