A number of fumes and small fire incidents involving lithium-battery-powered hoverboards loaded on to airliners has prompted IATA to develop industry guidelines for handling the new-fad gliding vehicles. Several airlines are banning the carriage of hoverboards over concerns they pose a fire hazard In a media briefing in Geneva Dec. 10, IATA officials said that hoverboards and balance boards powered by lithium ion batteries have recently prompted inquiries from airlines about their safe Carriage on board aircraft in both checked and unchecked state.