CPSC recall 05-194, announced June 14, 2005, covers Leadman Electronic PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles (about 584,000 units). The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. The notice cites 144 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the battery charger and contact Razor for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (866) 664-1409, or go to www.razor.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, E200S.
Which products are included?
The recall involves PowMax battery chargers distributed with Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The name "PowMax" appears prominently on the face of the battery charger unit. The vehicles that were sold with the recalled chargers include Razor™ electric scooters (Models E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, and E200S), Razor Pocket Rocket™ mini electric motorcycles, Razor Ground Force™ electric go karts, and Razor Chopper mini electric motorcycles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.
Incidents and injuries
Razor USA has received 144 reports of battery chargers overheating. There have been no reports of injuries and six reports of minor property damage, such as a melted spot on a linoleum floor.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery charger and contact Razor for a free replacement. Razor model E300, E300S, E200, and E200S scooters will be repaired as part of another recall announced today.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Leadman Electronic
- Manufacturer
- Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. of China
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards, Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 05-194
- Units
- About 584,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $130 and $250, depending on the model.
- Importer
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
Call Razor toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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