The answer is YES! There have been incidents in the public, like hoverboards catching fire and many other rumors. The reason of such incidents is poor quality hoverboards, mainly poor wiring. The solution is to always buy hoverboards tested and approved by UL (Underwriters Laboratories). If the hoverboards are tested for quality check, they are safe and one of the most thrilling vehicle. That is why we at Beast Hoverboards only share hoverboards which are UL tested, because we care for your safety.