These disturbing injuries were the result of a terrifying hoverboard explosion at a family home in High Wycombe which left a mum with serious burns, and traumatised her son.

The images – released one year after the distressing incident – show JoAnn Ensell in complete agony, with blistered skin and singed hair, after the two wheeled balancing board burst in to flames at her house on Chapel Lane just six days after it was bought from Costco.

Mrs Ensell and her family appeared on ITV programme Tonight - which investigated fraudulent gifts - last week to discuss their ordeal, and they hope the images will act as a warning to those thinking about buying the machine for their loved ones this Christmas.

The case with Costco was settled last month however lawyers will not disclose how much money the Ensell family received in damages.

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Mrs Ensell and her son, Henry.

Speaking to the Bucks Free Press, JoAnn recalled how her 11-year-old son Henry – who was 10 at the time – had complained the £400 board was “really warm” and would not turn on after he took it off charge in October last year.

Moments later it “exploded like a bomb” in her bedroom.

JoAnn said: “I suffered excruciating burns that carried all the way from my hand and up to the top of my arm, and even my hair caught fire.

“My blistered skin was the worst pain I have ever experienced but I was more worried about the safety of my son.

“My burns have healed since the accident but I still have scarring and the terrifying memory of what happened.

“I would advise anyone buying an electrical gift this Christmas to only buy from a reputable company, check all parts of the product and to never leave them unattended when charging.”

Thousands of imported hoverboards were seized by Trading Standards last year and some were destroyed because they failed to meet EU safety standards which led to a number of retailers, including Costco, to remove certain models from their shelves.

Lawyers have warned families against buying the product which could put people and their homes “at immediate risk”, saying JoAnn and her family were “lucky” their house was not burned down.

Matthew Newbould, from law firm Irwin Mitchell, said: “Hoverboards are often bought as a present and are commonly used inside because they cannot be legally used on public land – this puts peoples’ homes at immediate risk.

“We have seen hoverboard cases where families have been left without a home and possessions after they have been destroyed.”

People have been urged to check the company they are buying electrical goods from is reputable, check it has a CE mark, register for warranty with the company and make sure other components such as the charger is compatible if replacing them.