CPSC2016-07-07
URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
URBAN626, LLC, of Pasadena, Calif.
Hazard
The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 1,200
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of incidents, one resulting in a scraped knee.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Electric scooters
Consumer contact
URBAN626 toll-free at 888-270-6988 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@urban626.com or online at urb-e.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/URBAN626-Recalls-Electric-ScootersDon't want to check this manually?
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