CPSCGeneral Alert
Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructio...
Published: October 24, 2018Recall ID: 19020Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard.
Affected Products
Neon one wheel electric skateboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Yvolve-Sports-Recalls-Electric-Skateboards-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Instructions-and-Warning-Labels-Provided |
| Title | Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (top view)_0.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (top view) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (side view).png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (side view) |
| Hazards › Name | The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Neon one wheel electric skateboards |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 |
| Recall I D | 8432 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact Yvolve Sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. New instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/Neon_Nitro_8_IM.pdf |
| Importers › Name | Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart, Toys "R" Us and online at Amazon.com from October 2017 through September 2018 for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2018-10-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard. |
| Distributors › Name | Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 19020 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Label |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | New Instructions |
| Consumer Contact | Yvolve Sports toll-free at 855-981-7177 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.YvolveSports.com and click on “Contact Us” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-10-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |