Razor Recalls PowMax Battery Chargers for Overheating and Burn Risk
Razor USA is recalling about 584,000 PowMax battery chargers sold with electric scooters and ride-on vehicles because they can overheat and cause minor burns or property damage.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (overheating causing burns) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Razor USA LLC is recalling approximately 584,000 PowMax battery chargers that were distributed with certain Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The affected vehicles 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. The chargers were manufactured by Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. of China and sold at discount department, auto parts, and toy stores nationwide from October 2003 through May 2005 for between $130 and $250.
The recall was initiated because the battery chargers can overheat, posing a risk of minor burns if touched and potential damage to nearby items. Razor USA has received 144 reports of battery chargers overheating. While there have been no reports of personal injuries, there have been six reports of minor property damage, such as a melted spot on a linoleum floor.
Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately. They can contact Razor toll-free at (866) 664-1409 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit www.razor.com to obtain a free replacement. Note that Razor model E300, E300S, E200, and E200S scooters will be repaired as part of a separate recall announced on the same day.
The recalled product
- Product
- PowMax™ battery chargers sold with certain Razor™ battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles
- Manufacturer
- Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. of China
- Affected units
- 584,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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