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Recalls / 2022-08-11

Future Motion Recalls Footpads for Onewheel GT Electric Skateboards Due to Bystander Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

22766 · Recalled 2022-08-11 · CPSC page

Recalled Front Footpad for Onewheel GT self-balancing electric skateboard
Recalled Front Footpad for Onewheel GT self-balancing electric skateboard

Description

This recall involves front footpads for Future Motion's Onewheel GT self-balancing electric skateboards, sold with the skateboard or independently as replacement footpads. Onewheel and GT appear on the side of the skateboard. The Onewheel logo is printed on the skateboard's wheel. Consumers can identify whether their Onewheel GT has a recalled front footpad by contacting Future Motion and providing the serial number for their board. The serial number can be found on the underside of the bottom rail of the skateboard rail.

Hazards

The footpad can fail to disengage after the rider has dismounted while the board is in motion and the skateboard can unexpectedly continue to operate, posing an injury hazard to bystanders.

Reported injuries

Future Motion has received 813 reports of the skateboards continuing to operate after the rider has dismounted, including 11 reports of injuries including bruises, friction burns and a twisted ankle.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the skateboards with recalled footpads and contact Future Motion to determine whether their footpad is affected. Consumers with affected footpads will receive a free replacement skateboard footpad, including free shipping and installation instructions. Future Motion is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Footpads for Onewheel GT Electric SkateboardsAbout 20,500

Parties

Manufacturer
Future Motion Inc.
Distributor
Future Motion Inc., of Santa Cruz, California
Made in
United States
Sold at
Online at www.onewheel.com, authorized independent dealers nationwide, 200.

Consumer contact

Future Motion online at https://recall.onewheel.com to check if their GT footpad is included on the recall, by phone at 800-283-7943 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or at https://onewheel.com and click on Support and then on Recall for more information.

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Recalled Front Footpad for GT self-balancing electric skateboard
Recalled Front Footpad for GT self-balancing electric skateboard
Recalled Front Footpad for GT self-balancing electric skateboard
Recalled Front Footpad for GT self-balancing electric skateboard

Source: CPSC recall 22766. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.