Due to recent fire concerns associated with hoverboards, we have consulted with the IU Office of Insurance, Loss Control & Claims and decided to add hoverboards to the list of items that are not permitted.

The new policy states:

"Use and possession of hoverboards in the residence halls, on-campus apartments, and residential dining locations is strictly prohibited." (Section G, item 15 in the Residence Hall Rules and Regulations and Paragraph 15 in the Apartment Housing Rules and Regulations.)

The safety of all RPS residents is a priority. If you already have a hoverboard on campus, please take it home at semester break or send it home upon returning to campus. If you receive a hoverboard as a gift during the break, please do not bring it to campus.

There are a number of articles available about the fire concerns related to the lithium-ion batteries in hoverboards. To learn more about fires and hoverboards, the articles "Why Hoverboards Keep Exploding," by Wired.com, and "Hoverboard fires, injuries cause safety concerns" by the New York Post are recommended.





