CPSCGeneral Alert
Glion Electric Scooters Recalled by Probity Cell Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Aler...
Published: October 3, 2016Recall ID: 17700Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The frame of the scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Glion SmartScooter Model 100. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and come in black or white. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries and have a kickstand, two tires and a USB phone charger. "GLION" is printed on the standing board of the scooter. The scooters measure about 38 inches long and 5.5 inches wide and 45 inches tall when unfolded.
Affected Products
Glion electric scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Glion-Electric-Scooters-Recalled-by-Probity-Cell |
| Title | Glion Electric Scooters Recalled by Probity Cell Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scooter1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Glion SmartScooter Model 100 Black and White Unfolded |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scooter2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Glion SmartScooter Model 100 Black in Folded Position |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/scooter3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Glion SmartScooter Model 100 White in Folded Position |
| Hazards › Name | The frame of the scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of the scooter's frame breaking, including one hip and elbow abrasion injury. |
| Products › Name | Glion electric scooters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 230 |
| Recall I D | 7864 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric scooters and contact Probity Cell for a free repair or a store credit toward the purchase of another product. |
| Importers › Name | Probity Cell LLC, of Holdrege, Neb. |
| Retailers › Name | www.amazon.com, www.e-bay.com, www.kickstater.com and www.glion-scooter.com from September 2014 to September 2015 for between $380 and $550. |
| Recall Date | 2016-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Glion SmartScooter Model 100. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and come in black or white. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries and have a kickstand, two tires and a USB phone charger. "GLION" is printed on the standing board of the scooter. The scooters measure about 38 inches long and 5.5 inches wide and 45 inches tall when unfolded. |
| Distributors › Name | Probity Cell LLC, of Holdrege, Neb. |
| Recall Number | 17700 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Probity Cell toll free at 855-500-2640 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@glion-scooter.com or online at www.glion-scooter.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |