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Product recall · CPSCDecember 1, 2022Serious
eWheels Gotway and Begode Unicycles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The unicycle's lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unicycles and contact eWheels for a free replacement battery pack. eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- December 1, 2022
- Brand
- eWheels LLC, of Tucson, Arizona
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- There has been a total of 14 reported incidents of the recalled unicycles catching on fire, including reports of property damage and one injury.
Online at www.ewheels.com from April 2020 through June 2021 for between $2,000 and $2,500, depending on the model.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “eWheels Recalls Gotway and Begode Unicycles Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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