Recalls / 2005-06-14
CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Electric Scooters, Motorcycles and Go Karts
05194 · Recalled 2005-06-14 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.
Reported 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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles | About 584,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd.
- Importer
- Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Discount department, auto parts, toy, from October 2003 through May 2005, for, $250, depending on the model.
Consumer contact
Call Razor toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.razor.com
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Source: CPSC recall 05194. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.