RipStik electric motorized caster boards recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

April 20, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Razor Recalls RipStik Motorized Caster Boards Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

17137

Sold / distributed

Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Razor.com, Target.com, toysrus.com and Walmart.com and other websites from February 2016 through April 2017 for about $180.

Why it was recalled

The rear wheel can stop rotating and lock up while in use, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Razor RipStik electric motorized caster boards. The boards 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 manufacturing date is on the bar code label located on the bottom of the product and Razor USA LLC is embossed on the bottom. "RipStik" is printed on the top of the board. They are blue and black in color.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled caster boards and contact Razor to receive a free repair kit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.