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Razor recalls RipStik Electric Motorized Caster Boards
- Starting date:
- May 18, 2017
- Posting date:
- May 18, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness, Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-63332
Affected products
RipStik Electric Motorized Caster Boards
Product description
This voluntary recall involves Razor RipStik Electric motorized caster boards. The boards are blue and black in color, 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 model number 15173840 and UPC bar code 8 45423 01605 0 are printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the board, on the charger and on the side of the retail box. “Razor USA LLC” is embossed on the bottom. “RipStik” is printed on the top of the board.
Hazard identified
The rear wheel can stop rotating and lock up while in use, posing a fall hazard.
As of May 18, 2017, Health Canada and Razor USA LLC have not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these affected products.
Number sold
Approximately 1200 units of the affected RipStik Electric caster boards were sold at ToysRUs stores in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold between August 2016 to April 2017.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Distributor
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Razor USA LLC
12723 166th Street
Cerritos
90703
California
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Roolley Sports Products
No. 270 Zhongjie Road, Shipu Town
Jiang Su Kunshan City
215343
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Razor USA LLC for a repair kit. For more information, consumers may contact Razor USA LLC toll-free at 866-467-2967 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Razor.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.