Mercane WideWheel Electric Kick Scooters
CPSC Recall #20-702 — October 4, 2019
Product
Mercane WideWheel Electric Kick Scooters
Description
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.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the electric scooters and contact fluidfreeride for a free repair. fluidfreeride is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 1,800 in United States (In addition, about 66 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Online at fluidfreeride.com, Amazon.com and ebay.com from October 2018 through September 2019 for between $1,000 and $1,200.
Importer
Leitmotif Services, d/b/a fluidfreeride, of Miami, Florida
Manufactured In
China