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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 25, 2008Serious
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Razor for a free replacement controller.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Razor USA at (800) 314-9870 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com/recall
The product
This recall involves Razor® Dirt Quad electrically powered ride-on vehicles. Product ID numbers included in the recall begin with 103110-01 or 103110-02. The product ID numbers are located on the bar code affixed to the right step of the vehicle, on the charger and on the retail packaging. Product ID numbers beginning with 103110-03 or later are not included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 30,000
- Recall date
- September 25, 2008
- Brand
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Razor has received 60 reports of the vehicles unexpectedly surging forward, including two reports of injuries.
Authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through September 2007 for about $400.
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: “Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect”
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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