Product Recall Number: 23-055
Why was Gotway and Begode unicycles recalled?
The unicycle’s lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 23-055
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-12-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Gotway and Begode unicycles
Description: This recall involves Begode and Gotway-branded electric unicycles, models MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+ and RS. All unicycles are black and have the GW logo on both sides. The RS unicycles also have the RS logo on one side. RS and MSP models have red lines on the pedals. Nikola+ unicycles have multicolored lights around the rim, and “Gotway Nikola” is printed on the top.
Hazard Description: The unicycle’s lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 500
Incidents: There have been a total of 14 reported incidents of the recalled unicycles catching on fire, including reports of property damage and one injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unicycles and contact eWheels for a free replacement battery pack. eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: Online at www.ewheels.com from April 2020 through June 2021 for between $2,000 and $2,500, depending on the model.
Importers: eWheels LLC, of Tucson, Arizona
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed