Glion Electric Scooters Recalled by Probity Cell Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17700 · Oct 3, 2016 · Probity Cell LLC
230
units affected
230
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17700
- Date
- Oct 3, 2016
- Company
- Probity Cell LLC
- Units affected
- 230
- Product
- Glion electric scooters
- Remedy
- Refund, Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Glion SmartScooter Model 100. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and come in black or white. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries and have a kickstand, two tires and a USB phone charger. "GLION" is printed on the standing board of the scooter. The scooters measure about 38 inches long and 5.5 inches wide and 45 inches tall when unfolded.
What can happen
The frame of the scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric scooters and contact Probity Cell for a free repair or a store credit toward the purchase of another product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the scooter's frame breaking, including one hip and elbow abrasion injury.
- Sold at
- www.amazon.com, www.e-bay.com, www.kickstater.com and www.glion-scooter.com from September 2014 to September 2015 for between $380 and $550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glion electric scooters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric scooters and contact Probity Cell for a free repair or a store credit toward the purchase of another product.
What is the hazard?
The frame of the scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall 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.