eWheels Recalls Gotway and Begode Unicycles Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 23055 · announced December 1, 2022 · Ewheels · 500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Begode- and Gotway-branded electric unicycles, models MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+ and RS. All unicycles are black and have the GW logo on both sides. The RS unicycles also have the RS logo on one side. RS and MSP models have red lines on the pedals. Nikola+ unicycles have multicolored lights around the rim, and "Gotway Nikola" is printed on the top.
The hazard
The unicycle's lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unicycles and contact eWheels for a free replacement battery pack. eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There has been a total of 14 reported incidents of the recalled unicycles catching on fire, including reports of property damage and one injury.
Sold at: Online at www.ewheels.com from April 2020 through June 2021 for between $2,000 and $2,500, depending on the model.
Consumer contact: eWheels by email at recall@ewheels.com, collect at 305-432-2788 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ewheels.com/recalls or www.ewheels.com and click on "Recalls" at the top 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.