The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17137·Announced 2017-04-20

Razor Recalls RipStik Electric Caster Boards Due to Rear Wheel Lockup

Razor is recalling about 158,000 RipStik electric motorized caster boards because the rear wheel can lock up, posing a fall hazard.

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 where injury has been reported (four injuries), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are mentioned, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Razor USA LLC is recalling about 158,000 RipStik electric motorized caster boards. The recall is due to a hazard where the rear wheel can stop rotating and lock up while in use, which poses a risk of falling.

The recalled boards feature two wheels, a hub motor, and a lithium-ion battery, and are controlled by a wireless digital hand remote that allows speeds up to 10 mph. The products are blue and black, with "RipStik" printed on the top and the manufacturing date located on a bar code label on the bottom. 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.

These boards were sold at Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, toysrus.com, and Walmart.com, from February 2016 through April 2017 for about $180. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled caster boards and contact Razor to receive a free repair kit.

The recalled product

Product
RipStik electric motorized caster boards
Manufacturer
Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Mobility Devices
Hazard
Affected units
158,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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