Product Recall Number: 19-020
Why was Neon one wheel electric skateboards recalled?
The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Recall Number: 19-020
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-10-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Neon one wheel electric skateboards
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.
Hazard Description: The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Label, New Instructions
Units: About 10,000
Incidents: The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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
Sold At: Walmart, Toys “R” Us and online at Amazon.com from October 2017 through September 2018 for about $500.
Importers: Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed