Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided
Recall 19020 · Oct 24, 2018 · Yvolve Sports
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19020
- Date
- Oct 24, 2018
- Company
- Yvolve Sports
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Neon one wheel electric skateboards
- Remedy
- New label, new instructions
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard.
What can happen
The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact Yvolve Sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. New instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/Neon_Nitro_8_IM.pdf
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Toys "R" Us and online at Amazon.com from October 2017 through September 2018 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled neon one wheel electric skateboards?
Consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact Yvolve Sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. New instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/Neon_Nitro_8_IM.pdf
What is the hazard?
The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.