Safety regulator, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Recall 05193 · Jun 14, 2005 · Razor USA LLC
246,000
units affected
246,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05193
- Date
- Jun 14, 2005
- Company
- Razor USA LLC
- Units affected
- 246,000
- Product
- Razor™ Electric Scooters
- Product type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves models E300, E300S, E200 and E200S Razor Electric Scooters, which are powered by battery motors. The model numbers appear on the down tube attaching the handlebars to the deck. The scooters are collapsible for storage, and are equipped with a stepping plate and kickstand attached to the base. The E300 and E300S models are silver and green. The E200 and E200S models are silver and red. Models E100 and E125 scooters are not included in this recall.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $180 and $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled razor™ electric scooters?
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.
What is the 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.
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.