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Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control

Recalled October 5, 2007 · CPSC recall 08013 · Razor

Recalled E300 Electric ScootersE300 Electric Scooter barcodesE300 Electric Scooter barcode on chargerE300 Electric Scooter barcode on product's carton
Hazard
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.
Units
About 20,000
Incidents / injuries
Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.

Description

The recall involves Model E300 Electric Scooters, which are powered by battery-operated motors. The model number appears on the tube that connects the head tube to the deck. The recalled scooters are blue or silver. This recall includes only products with barcodes beginning in 100620-03 through -09. Products with other barcodes or no barcode are not included in this recall. The barcode can be located on the steering stem, the battery tray, the charger, and the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact Razor USA toll-free at (866) 623-3297 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com/recall

Product
Razor® E300 Electric Scooters
Imported by
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Retailers
Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230.
Made in
China

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

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