CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Electric Scooters, Motorcycles and Go Karts
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-06-14). Hazards: burn. Models: E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, E200S. About 584,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05194 |
| Published | 2005-06-14 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-11 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles |
| Firm named in the title | Razor USA |
| Firms | Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. of China (manufacturer); Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 584,000 |
| Model numbers | E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, E200S |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide, from October 2003 through May 2005, for between $130 and $250, depending on the model. |
Description
The recall involves PowMax battery chargers distributed with Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The name "PowMax" appears prominently on the face of the battery charger unit. The vehicles that were sold with the recalled chargers include Razor™ electric scooters (Models E100, E125, E300, E300S, E200, and E200S), Razor Pocket Rocket™ mini electric motorcycles, Razor Ground Force™ electric go karts, and Razor Chopper mini electric motorcycles.
Hazard
The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the battery charger and contact Razor for a free replacement. Razor model E300, E300S, E200, and E200S scooters will be repaired as part of another recall announced today.
Incidents and injuries
Razor USA has received 144 reports of battery chargers overheating. There have been no reports of injuries and six reports of minor property damage, such as a melted spot on a linoleum floor.
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