URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16220 · announced July 7, 2016 · Urban626 · 1,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves all models of the URB-E electric scooter. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and carbon fiber. They have two wheels and came in black, gray or white.
The hazard
The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact URBAN626 for a free repair kit. URBAN626 will reimburse consumers if they choose to have a bike repair shop replace the bolt. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of incidents, one resulting in a scraped knee.
Sold at: URBAN626 stores in Pasadena, Calif., and online at amazon.com and URB-E.com from August 2015 through June 2016 for between $1,500 and $2,000.
Consumer contact: URBAN626 toll-free at 888-270-6988 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@urban626.com or online at urb-e.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.