eWheels Recalls Gotway and Begode Unicycles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23055 · Dec 1, 2022 · eWheels
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23055
- Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Company
- eWheels
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Gotway and Begode unicycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Begode- and Gotway-branded electric unicycles, models MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+ and RS. All unicycles are black and have the GW logo on both sides. The RS unicycles also have the RS logo on one side. RS and MSP models have red lines on the pedals. Nikola+ unicycles have multicolored lights around the rim, and "Gotway Nikola" is printed on the top.
What can happen
The unicycle's lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unicycles and contact eWheels for a free replacement battery pack. eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been a total of 14 reported incidents of the recalled unicycles catching on fire, including reports of property damage and one injury.
- Sold at
- Online at www.ewheels.com from April 2020 through June 2021 for between $2,000 and $2,500, depending on the model.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gotway and begode unicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unicycles and contact eWheels for a free replacement battery pack. eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The unicycle's lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.