Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters
Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control
Why was Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters recalled?
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. 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 product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Razor USA toll-free at (866) 623-3297 anytime, or visit the firm's 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® E300 Electric Scooters
- Company
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230.
- Recall date
- October 5, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Model E300 Electric Scooters, which are powered by battery-operated motors. The model number appears on the tube that connects the head tube to the deck. The recalled scooters are blue or silver. This recall includes only products with barcodes beginning in 100620-03 through -09. Products with other barcodes or no barcode are not included in this recall. The barcode can be located on the steering stem, the battery tray, the charger, and the product's packaging.