They say it appears the hoverboard caught fire while charging.
VIDEO: Hoverboard fire in Lacey Township
No injuries were reported.
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The Lanoka Harbor Fire Company posted photos of the hoverboard and the damaged carpet from the home on Facebook.
They want people to check warranties and recalls; they say to not leave hoverboards unattended while charging.
The federal government is now investigating 16 different hoverboard fires in 12 different states.
The US Product Safety Commission calls this a priority investigation because they know so many people received hoverboards as holiday gifts.
In the course of the investigation, they have found that some models can burst into flames as a result of malfunctioning batteries and plugs.