Product Recall Number: 08-013
Why was Razor® E300 Electric Scooters recalled?
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Product Recall Number: 08-013
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-10-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Razor® E300 Electric Scooters
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Razor E300 Electric Scooters. A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.Name of Product: Razor® E300 Electric ScootersUnits: About 20,000Importer: Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.Hazard: A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.Incidents/Injuries: Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.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.Sold at: Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Razor USA toll-free at (866) 623-3297 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.razor.com/recall.
Hazard Description: A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 20,000
Incidents: Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.
Sold At: Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230.
Importers: Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed