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The company that makes sure appliances don't explode

Jul 12, 2016
Hoverboards are supposed to be UL-certified, and the company is behind 100 other safety labels in your home.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission warned that all hoverboards should be UL certified after the toy's recent recall. 
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