Battery for Razor Scooter Recalled. Half A Million Units Can Overheat

Those razor scooters that were the bane of emergency room physicians nationwide just a few years ago have another problem -- their battery.

According to a joint recall by scooter maker Razor USA and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 584,000 of the batteries sold for various Razor vehicles can overheat. No injuries have been attributed to the condition and only six minor incidents of property damage have been reported despite 144 incidents being reported.

"This is a smart recall because children and young people are so often involved," says Consumer Help Web President Joan Bounacos. "There hav been no injuries and only minor damage, but Razor is being very consumer friendly in recalling these units when even the slightest risk was detected.

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.

Prices for the units ranged from $130 to $250. Consumers owning one of these models can call Razor directly toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 8:31 AM |