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U of Illinois bans hoverboards in all campus buildings

The University of Illinois' flagship campus has broadened its ban on hoverboards to cover all of its buildings and other campus facilities.

The university last week told students the two-wheeled scooters were prohibited in campus housing but widened the restriction.

The ban was put in place over fire-safety concerns related to the batteries that power hoverboards. Some have caught fire.

Students are still allowed to ride hoverboards outdoors.

The University of Illinois-Chicago is considering a similar ban.  At least 20 U.S. universities have banned or restricted hoverboards in recent weeks.

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