CPSC2005-06-14
CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $180 and $250.
Affected count
About 246,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Razor™ Electric Scooters
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Razor-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-ScootersDon't want to check this manually?
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