CPSCGeneral Alert
Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of ...
Published: October 5, 2007Recall ID: 08013Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Razor® E300 Electric Scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Razor-USA-Recalls-E300-Electric-Scooters-Handlebars-Can-Detach-Causing-Loss-of-Control |
| Title | Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/112540e64e5d4480b994d2ef768fc15e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled E300 Electric Scooters |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ac2e45936808439cbfee3061d19b418e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | E300 Electric Scooter barcodes |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/efb1315787404cd8a0732a5cb0376825.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | E300 Electric Scooter barcode on charger |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/afc8ed52c0444109b41023b2d632aa15.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | E300 Electric Scooter barcode on product's carton |
| Hazards › Name | A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. |
| Injuries › Name | Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises. |
| Products › Name | Razor® E300 Electric Scooters |
| Products › Type | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products › Category I D | 2115 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 4030 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-05T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08013 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |