UNM bans hoverboards, devices still safe at NMSU

You’ve read the horror stories–hoverboards catching fire and causing serious injuries. Now, some universities across the country are taking action against them – including the University of New Mexico, because of safety concerns. But the hip, handless device is safe at NMSU…for now.

The hot holiday gifts, have caused for some serious problems. One ABC News report shows one bursting into flames after its battery overheated.

Despite widespread concern, NMSU is choosing to allow the electronic skateboards on campus.

“There’s nothing really that would ban a hoverboard or anything else,” NMSU Spokesman Justin Bannister said.

“People say hey, has yours blown up yet? Or when’s yours going to blow up? Mine will never blow up, I have a good product,” NMSU student Kevin Chandler said.

Chandler has been using his hoverboard on campus for five months now. He says they’ve gotten a bad reputation because people just don’t know enough about them.

“You’ve gotta do your research before you buy it. You can tell which sites are knockoffs or which ones sell good products,” Chandler said.

Student skateboarder James Hess say it’s the potential for injury that worries him. “There’s potential to be hit or something, I feel confident enough to be on this to be totally fine,” Hess said.

“Once you get the balancing part down, then you can go around people,” Chandler said.

“As far as safety goes, I think they’re a lot safer than bikes or skateboards. You see them going on campus 20 miles an hour,” NMSU student Trey Hunter said.

“The fact they pretty much bound to a certain slower speed, it’s pretty safe,” NMSU student Nathan Sanchez said.

“It was perfect for a college campus. I walk pretty slow so it helps me get to where I need to go. Looks cool too, turns heads,” Chandler said.

Nmsu says it won’t ban them, unless an incident makes them reevaluate. UTEP officials say they are currently reviewing their policy.You’ve read the horror stories–hoverboards catching fire and causing serious injuries. Now, some universities across the country are taking action against them – including the University of New Mexico, because of safety concerns. But the hip, handless device is safe at NMSU…for now.

The hot holiday gifts, have caused for some serious problems. One ABC News report shows one bursting into flames after its battery overheated.

Despite widespread concern, NMSU is choosing to allow the electronic skateboards on campus.

“There’s nothing really that would ban a hoverboard or anything else,” NMSU Spokesman Justin Bannister said.

“People say hey, has yours blown up yet? Or when’s yours going to blow up? Mine will never blow up, I have a good product,” NMSU student Kevin Chandler said.

Chandler has been using his hoverboard on campus for five months now. He says they’ve gotten a bad reputation because people just don’t know enough about them.

“You’ve gotta do your research before you buy it. You can tell which sites are knockoffs or which ones sell good products,” Chandler said.

Student skateboarder James Hess say it’s the potential for injury that worries him. “There’s potential to be hit or something, I feel confident enough to be on this to be totally fine,” Hess said.

“Once you get the balancing part down, then you can go around people,” Chandler said.

“As far as safety goes, I think they’re a lot safer than bikes or skateboards. You see them going on campus 20 miles an hour,” NMSU student Trey Hunter said.

“The fact they pretty much bound to a certain slower speed, it’s pretty safe,” NMSU student Nathan Sanchez said.

“It was perfect for a college campus. I walk pretty slow so it helps me get to where I need to go. Looks cool too, turns heads,” Chandler said.

Nmsu says it won’t ban them, unless an incident makes them reevaluate. UTEP officials say they are currently reviewing their policy.You’ve read the horror stories–hoverboards catching fire and causing serious injuries. Now, some universities across the country are taking action against them – including the University of New Mexico, because of safety concerns. But the hip, handless device is safe at NMSU…for now.

The hot holiday gifts, have caused for some serious problems. One ABC News report shows one bursting into flames after its battery overheated.

Despite widespread concern, NMSU is choosing to allow the electronic skateboards on campus.

“There’s nothing really that would ban a hoverboard or anything else,” NMSU Spokesman Justin Bannister said.

“People say hey, has yours blown up yet? Or when’s yours going to blow up? Mine will never blow up, I have a good product,” NMSU student Kevin Chandler said.

Chandler has been using his hoverboard on campus for five months now. He says they’ve gotten a bad reputation because people just don’t know enough about them.

“You’ve gotta do your research before you buy it. You can tell which sites are knockoffs or which ones sell good products,” Chandler said.

Student skateboarder James Hess say it’s the potential for injury that worries him. “There’s potential to be hit or something, I feel confident enough to be on this to be totally fine,” Hess said.

“Once you get the balancing part down, then you can go around people,” Chandler said.

“As far as safety goes, I think they’re a lot safer than bikes or skateboards. You see them going on campus 20 miles an hour,” NMSU student Trey Hunter said.

“The fact they pretty much bound to a certain slower speed, it’s pretty safe,” NMSU student Nathan Sanchez said.

“It was perfect for a college campus. I walk pretty slow so it helps me get to where I need to go. Looks cool too, turns heads,” Chandler said.

Nmsu says it won’t ban them, unless an incident makes them reevaluate. UTEP officials say they are currently reviewing their policy.