CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Why was CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters recalled?
A weld can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and contact Razor to arrange a free repair. The recall repair also will include a new battery charger to address a risk of overheating that is being announced as a separate recall today. Contact: Call Razor toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit their Web site at www.razor.com/recall
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Razor™ Electric Scooters
- Company
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 246,000
- Sold at
- Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $180 and $250.
- Recall date
- June 14, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Razor USA has received 261 reports of handlebar welds breaking or bending. This has resulted in reports of 16 injuries, including three broken arms and one laceration.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves models E300, E300S, E200 and E200S Razor Electric Scooters, which are powered by battery motors. The model numbers appear on the down tube attaching the handlebars to the deck. The scooters are collapsible for storage, and are equipped with a stepping plate and kickstand attached to the base. The E300 and E300S models are silver and green. The E200 and E200S models are silver and red. Models E100 and E125 scooters are not included in this recall.