The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·20702·Announced 2019-10-04

Mercane WideWheel Electric Scooters Recalled for Brake Failure and Injury Hazards

fluidfreeride is recalling Mercane WideWheel electric scooters because the brake caliper can fail, causing riders to lose control and suffer injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (brake caliper failure) that has resulted in reported injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

fluidfreeride is recalling approximately 1,800 Mercane WideWheel electric kick scooters sold in the United States and about 66 in Canada. The recall is due to a hazard where the brake caliper can fail, causing the rider to lose control and suffer serious bodily harm.

The recalled scooters are gray aluminum alloy with four-inch-wide wheels and feature "WideWheel" and "Mercane" printed on the platform. They were sold online at fluidfreeride.com, Amazon.com, and ebay.com from October 2018 through September 2019 for between $1,000 and $1,200. The scooters are equipped with either a single 500W motor with an 8.8Ah battery or dual 500W motors with a 13.2Ah battery.

The firm has received 15 reports of brake failure and four reports of injuries, including two bloody knees, lower back bruises, and a sprained ankle. Consumers should immediately stop using the scooters and contact fluidfreeride for a free repair. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Mercane WideWheel Electric Kick Scooters
Manufacturer
Leitmotif Services, d/b/a fluidfreeride, of Miami, Florida
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Scooters
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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