CPSC recall 08-013, announced October 5, 2007, covers Razor® E300 Electric Scooters (about 20,000 units). A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. The notice cites 25 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 623-3297, or go to www.razor.com/recall.
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.
Affected model numbers
The model number appears on the tube that connects the head tube to the deck.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
Incidents and injuries
Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Razor
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 08-013
- Units
- About 20,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230.
- Importer
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Razor® E300 Electric Scooters
CPSC product type: Scooters / Mini bikes
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Razor USA toll-free at (866) 623-3297 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com/recall
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