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Product recall · CPSCOctober 3, 2016Serious
Glion Electric Scooters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The frame of the scooter can break where the unit folds, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric scooters and contact Probity Cell for a free repair or a store credit toward the purchase of another product.
Who to contact: Probity Cell toll free at 855-500-2640 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@glion-scooter.com or online at www.glion-scooter.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Glion SmartScooter Model 100. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and come in black or white. The scooters are powered by lithium-ion batteries and have a kickstand, two tires and a USB phone charger. "GLION" is printed on the standing board of the scooter. The scooters measure about 38 inches long and 5.5 inches wide and 45 inches tall when unfolded.
Details
- Units affected
- About 230
- Recall date
- October 3, 2016
- Brand
- Probity Cell LLC, of Holdrege, Neb.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the scooter's frame breaking, including one hip and elbow abrasion injury.
100
www.amazon.com, www.e-bay.com, www.kickstater.com and www.glion-scooter.com from September 2014 to September 2015 for between $380 and $550.
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: “Glion Electric Scooters Recalled by Probity Cell Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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