Marty McFly went Back to the Future in 2015 - but if he'd landed in Victoria in 2016 his hoverboard might have been grounded.
The state is banning hoverboards from July 1 unless they meet stringent new safety standards.
"We've already seen one house fire in Victoria due to a non-compliant battery charger and cord sold with a hoverboard, and we don't want any more," Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio said on Thursday.
The two-wheeled self-balancing scooters will be governed by the same safety regime that applies to mains-powered appliances such as refrigerators and heaters.
That means compliant suppliers will be able to advertise they have Victorian-standard approved devices so consumers know they're buying a safe product.
A Melbourne family had a lucky escape in January when a charging hoverboard caused a house fire.
Energy Safe Victoria later said the model did not comply with national safety standards.
Compliance with Victoria's new regime post-July will ensure products meet the requirements of the consumer watchdog's current national ban.
Hollywood star Russell Crowe caused a Twitter storm a week before the Melbourne fire when he lashed out at Virgin Australia because he was banned from boarding a flight with his children's hoverboards.
But after the Strathmore home was subsequently severely damaged authorities said Crowe might be "feeling a bit stupid".
Virgin explained at the time that hoverboards were banned in the dangerous goods section of its terms and conditions.
