RipStik electric motorized caster boards
CPSC Recall #17-137 — April 20, 2017
Product
RipStik electric motorized caster boards
Description
This recall involves Razor RipStik electric motorized caster boards. The boards have two wheels, a hub motor and a lithium ion battery. They have a wireless digital hand remote that controls the speed up to 10 mph. The manufacturing date is on the bar code label located on the bottom of the product and Razor USA LLC is embossed on the bottom. “RipStik” is printed on the top of the board. They are blue and black in color.
Hazard
The rear wheel can stop rotating and lock up while in use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Razor has received more than 700 reports of the rear wheel locking up, resulting in four injuries, including one loose tooth and three scrapes and bruises.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled caster boards and contact Razor to receive a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 158,000
Sold At
Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, toysrus.com and Walmart.com and other websites from February 2016 through April 2017 for about $180.
Importer
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Manufactured In
China