Product Recall Number: 17-700
Why was Electric scooters recalled?
The frame of the electric scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-700
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-10-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Electric scooters
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.
Hazard Description: The frame of the electric scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Repair
Units: About 230
Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the scooter’s frame breaking, including one hip and elbow abrasion injury.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: Probity Cell LLC, of Holdrege, Neb.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Probity Cell LLC, of Holdrege, Neb.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed