Don’t worry The safe UL 2272 Certified Hoverboards Hitting The Market

Since the ban of hoverboards in airports commuters have been facing a lot of problems as commuting within the airport is a difficult and time consuming task because of their huge size. Hoverboards came in handy because they became a very good and efficient way of travelling within the airport. They are small and can be easily carried in your hand luggage. If you have a connecting flight and the distance of the gate from which you are to board your connecting flight is huge then hoverboards were the ones who came in handy as you could easily travel to your gate in very little time. Hoverboards were still very useful for commuting within airports because some airports are huge and can be almost a mile long.

But the problem of hoverboards exploding has put an end to this luxury. Hoverboards are banned by almost every airline because they are prone to catching fire or exploding. But this problem is mainly faced by cheap hoverboards. These cheap hoverboards are made using low quality motors and batteries which are prone to catching fire or exploding. The best hoverboard companies do not face this problem with their products because the hoverboards that they make are made using very high grade motors and batteries and are the best hoverboard in the market. But they too face a ban.

Though the problem was created because of cheap knock off hoverboards but the good quality and safe hoverboards are also prohibited by the airlines. Even if you do carry a hoverboard into the airport it will be confiscated before you board your flight. Hoverboards are not allowed in  hand luggages or checked in luggages.

The Solution

The solution to the ban of hoverboards has finally been found. With the growing demand and popularity of hoverboards a solution had to be found to allow hoverboards in aircrafts and that solution came in the form of the UL 2272 certification.

The UL 2272 is a certification. If a hoverboard complies with the standards set by UL 2272 then it is allowed to be used in an airport and the owner of the said hoverboard can even fly with it.

The UL 2272 was published on November 21, 2016. UL certified Hoverboard are the only hoverboards that are permitted to be carried into an aircraft. This certification is the national standard for both USA and Canada. UL supports the manufacturers and the retailers by providing various safety measures and certifications. They provide them electrical and fire safety testing and also certification under UL 2272. All those products which pass the tests and standards set by UL are given the certification and are eligible to be carried by passengers in an aircraft.

Some of the safety measures that should be followed by an user of such products as stated by UL are as follows:

• Make sure that your hoverboard is a certified hoverboard and the certification is from UL. It should bear the UL holographic certification label.
• Keep your hoverboard away from materials which are flammable.
• Strictly follow the safety guidelines suggested by the manufacturer. Read the manual provided in the company for knowing about more information on how you must use the device correctly.
• Do not ever overcharge your device. Overcharging may result into heating of the device which causes it to catch fire or explode. This will put you in a dangerous situation rapidly.
• If your hoverboard device somehow does catches fire then immediately vacate the area and call 911 as fast as you can. They will dispatch the emergency services for your help.

Final Verdict

We hope that this article has been helpful in solving your problems related to use of hoverboards in an airport.