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Just4Me · ‎04-26-2010

I have seen the horrible fires caused by these items. They appear dangerous. Overstock has stopped selling them. Another shopping channel is pushing them like the hottest item (which it may be). Will you have one under the tree or have you bought one OR have you returned it due to the issues with them>even before giving the gift?

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

I think they look like an unsafe toy, anyways. Looks like one can fall off easily.

LiveLaughLove · ‎08-18-2010

No problems reported with the Skagways sold on QVC and HSN. Problems reported, i.e. fires, are with cheap knockoffs.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

When I first saw them demo'd I just cringed at what seemed to be accidents waiting to happen. No way would I have gifted that to anyone. And that was before the issues of fire came to light.

Deb1010again · ‎05-28-2013

I was very intrigued by them at first and saw them demonstrated on talk and variety shows. Now seeing footage of them on fire, no way would I give one to anyone. Not even the ones sold on QVC or HSN. Maybe in a few years once they work the kinks out and I wouldn't buy a too discounted model.

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

There's a few different styles, I wonder which ones are catching on fire or if they all have the potential. I know that if these things were around when we were kids we would have found a way to try 'em out. Looks like a lot of fun; sad that they are defective.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

It is the cheap batteries that are causing the fires. The higher end models with better batteries are not he ones causing the problems. I have a friend who bought one and their family has a blast with it.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

@CrazyDaisy wrote:
It is the cheap batteries that are causing the fires. The higher end models with better batteries are not he ones causing the problems. I have a friend who bought one and their family has a blast with it.

Thanks for the info!

Phantom41 · ‎03-19-2010

I don't get the point of these things. Where would you use one of them and why - just to roll around??

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

My great nephews want these for Christmas - I told their Mom they would need helmets with face guards, those things football players wear to protect their teeth, rib guards, hip guards, knee guards, elbow pads, and braces for their ankles. i sincerely hope she does not buy them trhese dangerous toys.