Razor Recalls RipStik Motorized Caster Boards Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 17137 · announced April 20, 2017 · Razor · 158,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Razor RipStik electric motorized caster boards. The boards have two wheels, a hub motor and a lithium ion battery. They have a wireless digital hand remote that controls the speed up to 10 mph. The manufacturing date is on the bar code label located on the bottom of the product and Razor USA LLC is embossed on the bottom. "RipStik" is printed on the top of the board. They are blue and black in color.
The hazard
The rear wheel can stop rotating and lock up while in use, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled caster boards and contact Razor to receive a free repair kit. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Razor has received more than 700 reports of the rear wheel locking up, resulting in four injuries, including one loose tooth and three scrapes and bruises.
Sold at: Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, toysrus.com and Walmart.com and other websites from February 2016 through April 2017 for about $180.
Consumer contact: Razor toll-free at 866-467-2967 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Razor.com and click on "Recall Information" 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.