Amazon has initiated offering full refunds on hoverboards, sold from the online retailer site across the US and Canada. The online retailer's effort appears in response to the reported serial fire incidences originated from the popular two wheel balance boards.

The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has praised Amazon's refunding on Wednesday. It also expects from other retailers and manufacturers to follow the same path for refunding. CPSC has been investigating hover board safety issues since December, reports CNN Money.

Dozens of blazing instances involving the smart boards are being scrutinized by the CPSC. The fire originates from the lithium-ion batteries and electronic wiring of the hover boards.

Amazon has shunned selling many models of hoverboards in December and advised UK customers to throw devices at local recycle centers. However, eligible countries for the hoverboard refunds or conditions involved therein remain unclear. Amazon hasn't responded to a request for comments immediately, reports Daily News.

Increasing number of reports centering serious injuries and emergency room visits associated with the balance boards has compelled CPSC to broaden investigation arena. It is believed that the firing incidences have been triggered by design flows in the board, reports WCPO.

Videos containing falling from hover boards of kids, parents and celebrities have flooded the news and social media in recent days. Though most injuries are not life threatening, but the increased firing events appear for rising concerns centering overall safety of the trending product.