Is a Hoover Board too much of a gift for a 12 year old?

[Anonymous]

Hover broad catches on fire while charging.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/12/01/hoverboard-catches-fire-ruins-home-while-charging.html?intcmp=hplnws

[Anonymous]

Oops board not broad.

[Anonymous]

Why is this any concern of yours if your sister is buying it for her own child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My budget is about $500 for my 5 year old so at 12, yes, I'd buy it.

I'm the pp with the 5 year old. I read some research and found out that a lot of kids are getting hurt on hoverboards and they are outlawed in some cities. So no, I wouldn't get one for him when he gets older.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree, but I don't see why my opinion should have any weight with your sister!

Lol.

[Anonymous]

The cheap ones are having safety problems.

Airlines are banning them as checked or carry-on bags, for example, because of the batteries.

[Anonymous]

Several airlines have banned people bringing them on board or in bags. They seem dangerous and some have caught on fire.

So while it's none of your business, as others have said, no I wouldn't get one for my kid for the cost and danger factor.

[Anonymous]

I would NOT buy that for anyone.

https://www.google.com/search?q=hoverboard+fires&biw=911&bih=429&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwior5nMytTJAhXI4yYKHdzQAoYQ_AUICSgE

[Anonymous]

OP, I would mention the safety issues to your sister. As far as the price goes, let your sister decide what to spend on her kids. Even if she can't really afford it, it's not your business unless she specifically asks.

[Anonymous]

I didn't think $500 is too much for a 12 yr old, but I don't like the hoverboards.

I had a budget of about $150/kid but then I found something AMAZING so now we are at 250/kid.

Maybe I'll look at the 300 pc magnatiles set since I'm on a budget blowing roll...

[Anonymous]

British teen killed when hoverboard collided with bus. US considers hoverboards unsafe and bans them on public roads.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/12/11/british-teen-on-hoverboard-killed-in-collision-with-bus/?intcmp=hplnws

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:British teen killed when hoverboard collided with bus. US considers hoverboards unsafe and bans them on public roads.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/12/11/british-teen-on-hoverboard-killed-in-collision-with-bus/?intcmp=hplnws

Oops meant that UK bans them on public roads.

[Anonymous]

I'd be concerned about the safety issues... especially since many have caught fire.

But in terms of price... that's up to your sister, not you.

[Anonymous]

I already got one for my 13 year old for Christmas. We have talked about the danger. I also read that you should not charge them while you are not home. UGGHHH. He's wanted it for so long. I bought it for Christmas before all of the bad press started coming out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I already got one for my 13 year old for Christmas. We have talked about the danger. I also read that you should not charge them while you are not home. UGGHHH. He's wanted it for so long. I bought it for Christmas before all of the bad press started coming out.

I would return it, but that's me.