CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Elect...
Published: June 14, 2005Recall ID: 05194Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves PowMax battery chargers distributed with Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The name "PowMax" appears prominently on the face of the battery charger unit. The vehicles that were sold with the recalled chargers include Razor™ electric scooters (Models E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, and E200S), Razor Pocket Rocket™ mini electric motorcycles, Razor Ground Force™ electric go karts, and Razor Chopper mini electric motorcycles.
Affected Products
PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Razor-USA-Announce-Recall-of-PowMax-Battery-Chargers-Sold-with-Razor-Electric-Scooters-Motorcycles-and-Go-Karts |
| Title | CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Electric Scooters, Motorcycles and Go Karts |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/30d7d3b336cf4deeb2c900b6bf05bd7a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Battery Charger |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2164847c1e5d40fc95c94f922f014a31.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Electric Scooter |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3c07f601cc0b4471bfa97874ea91355a.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Electric Scooter |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/37f88feae55a4da08fcad3bd3536326f.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Electric Motorcycle |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df7cb0be12114e7b8f49adefa93a84e6.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Electric Go-Kart |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a4abc272477e40648d012392041add7f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Electric Motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers. |
| Injuries › Name | Razor USA has received 144 reports of battery chargers overheating. There have been no reports of injuries and six reports of minor property damage, such as a melted spot on a linoleum floor. |
| Products › Name | PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 584,000 |
| Recall I D | 2948 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the battery charger and contact Razor for a free replacement. Razor model E300, E300S, E200, and E200S scooters will be repaired as part of another recall announced 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 $130 and $250, depending on the model. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves PowMax battery chargers distributed with Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The name "PowMax" appears prominently on the face of the battery charger unit. The vehicles that were sold with the recalled chargers include Razor™ electric scooters (Models E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, and E200S), Razor Pocket Rocket™ mini electric motorcycles, Razor Ground Force™ electric go karts, and Razor Chopper mini electric motorcycles. |
| Recall Number | 05194 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. of China |
| Consumer Contact | Call Razor toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |