CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Published: June 14, 2005Recall ID: 05193Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Razor™ Electric Scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Razor-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Scooters |
| Title | CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of Electric Scooters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8fb07dd20f284e4b920d922eaaf27c45.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Electric Scooter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cc82b25438224bd598d0fe2ce27d6214.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Electric Scooter |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Razor™ Electric Scooters |
| Products › Type | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products › Category I D | 2115 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 246,000 |
| Recall I D | 2947 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $180 and $250. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05193 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |