CPSCJuly 7, 2016

URBAN626 Electric Scooters recall: Fall Hazard

URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

Why was URBAN626 Electric Scooters recalled?

The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact URBAN626 for a free repair kit. URBAN626 will reimburse consumers if they choose to have a bike repair shop replace the bolt. Contact: URBAN626 toll-free at 888-270-6988 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at urb-e.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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
Electric scooters
Company
URBAN626, LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.
Quantity
About 1,200
Sold at
URBAN626 stores in Pasadena, Calif., and online at amazon.com and URB-E.com from August 2015 through June 2016 for between $1,500 and $2,000.
Recall date
July 7, 2016
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of incidents, one resulting in a scraped knee.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves all models of the URB-E electric scooter. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and carbon fiber. They have two wheels and came in black, gray or white.

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