PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles
CPSC Recall #05-194 — June 13, 2005
Product
PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles
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.
Hazard
The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.
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.
Units Affected
About 584,000
Sold At
Discount department, auto parts and toy stores nationwide from October 2003 through May 2005 for between $130 and $250, depending on the model.
Manufacturer
Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. Of China
Importer
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Manufactured In
China