Is Electric Scooter Safety Next on the Regulatory Menu?

By Mike Gentine

The National Law Review

A few years ago, hoverboards drew a lot of attention from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Formally known as self-balancing electric scooters, hoverboards became an instant success because they combined practical mobility and enjoyment. But that success was not without some setbacks. When news stories in 2015 linked hoverboards to fires, the same popularity that drove sales also attracted public and government scrutiny.