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Product recall · CPSCOctober 24, 2018Serious
Yvolve Sports Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 10,000
- Recall date
- October 24, 2018
- Brand
- Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported.
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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: “Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided”
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