Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided
CPSC recall 19020 · announced October 24, 2018 · Yvolve Sports · 10,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard.
The hazard
The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact Yvolve Sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. New instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/Neon_Nitro_8_IM.pdf Remedy type: Label New Instructions
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Walmart, Toys "R" Us and online at Amazon.com from October 2017 through September 2018 for about $500.
Consumer contact: Yvolve Sports toll-free at 855-981-7177 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.YvolveSports.com and click on “Contact Us” 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.