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CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters

Recalled June 14, 2005 · CPSC recall 05193 · Razor

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 246,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

Contact

Call Razor toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit their Web site at www.razor.com/recall

Product

Razor™ Electric Scooters

Imported by

Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.

Retailers

Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $180 and $250.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →