CPSC recall 08-409, announced September 25, 2008, covers Razor® PowerWing™ Three-Wheeled Scooters (about 103,000 units). The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Parents should immediately stop children from using the product. Recall contact: call (800) 314-9870, 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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recall includes products with serial numbers beginning with: Y708 Y709 Y710 Y711 Y712 Y801 Y802 Y803 Y804 Y805 Y806 Y807 Y808 The serial number is located on the bottom of the scooter near the front wheel.
Which products are included?
The PowerWing is a three-wheeled scooter, which was sold in either black or silver. The recall includes products with serial numbers beginning with: Y708 Y709 Y710 Y711 Y712 Y801 Y802 Y803 Y804 Y805 Y806 Y807 Y808 The serial number is located on the bottom of the scooter near the front wheel. Products with an oval sticker next to the serial number with a "V" followed by any letter (example VE, VF, VG, etc.) are not included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
Razor has received 10 reports of Achilles tendon or ankle lacerations, including four consumers who required tendon surgery and three who needed stitches.
Official remedy
Parents should immediately stop children from using the product. Do not return the product to retailers. Contact Razor for a set of free replacement foot platforms.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Razor
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 08-409
- Units
- About 103,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized retailers nationwide and online from October 2007 through September 2008 for about $100.
- Importer
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Razor® PowerWing™ Three-Wheeled Scooters
CPSC product type: Scooters / Mini bikes
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Razor USA at (800) 314-9870 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com/recall
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