Razor USA E300 Electric Scooters

Description: Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2007 Release #08-013 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 623-3297 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Firm's Media Contact: (866) 486-7098 Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Razor® E300 Electric Scooters Units: About 20,000 Importer: Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. Hazard: A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter. Incidents/Injuries: Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises. Description: 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. Sold at: Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: 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 Barcode on Steering Stem Barcode on Battery Tray Barcode on Charger Barcode on Product's Carton [Learn More]