Customs at JFK seizes more than 1,000 hoverboards

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 1,378 hoverboards with “counterfeit or potentially dangerous batteries” in December 2015.

According to the agency, if the hoverboards, which were made in China, were genuine, the total estimated retail value from the manufacturers would be about $447,000.

“CBP officers and import specialists are protecting the American public from various dangers on a daily basis,” said Robert E. Perez, director of CBP’s New York field operations.  “The interception of these potentially dangerous hoverboards is a direct reflection of the vigilance and commitment to mission success by our CBP officers and import specialists daily.”

If you are aware of any person or company infringing upon a trademark or copyright, report the suspected violation at e-Allegations Online Trade Violation Reporting System or by calling 1-800-BE-ALERT.

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