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Fall / CollapseOctober 4, 2019CPSC #20702

fluidfreeride Recalls Mercane WideWheel Electric Scooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Product
E-Scooters
Units affected
1,800
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves all Mercane WideWheel electric kick scooters. The foldable electric scooters are gray aluminum alloy and have four-inch-wide wheels. WideWheel and Mercane are printed on the scooter's platform. The recalled scooters have a single 500W motor with an 8.8Ah battery or dual 500W motors with a 13.2Ah battery.

Hazard

The brake caliper can fail causing the rider to lose control and suffer serious bodily harm, posing fall and injury hazards.

Injuries

The firm has received 15 reports of brake failure and four reports of injuries including two bloody knees, lower back bruises and a sprained ankle.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Online at fluidfreeride.com, Amazon.com and ebay.com from October 2018 through September 2019 for between $1,000 and $1,200.

Photos

Recalled WideWheel electric kick scooterBrake caliper installed on recalled electric scooter
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