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CPSC, Razor USA Announce Recall of PowMax Battery Chargers Sold with Razor Electric Scooters, Motorcycles and Go Karts

Reported: June 14, 2005 Initiated: June 14, 2005 #05194

Product Description

The recall involves PowMax battery chargers distributed with Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The name "PowMax" appears prominently on the face of the battery charger unit. The vehicles that were sold with the recalled chargers 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.

Reason for Recall

The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the battery charger and contact Razor for a free replacement. Razor model E300, E300S, E200, and E200S scooters will be repaired as part of another recall announced today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves PowMax battery chargers distributed with Razor battery-powered scooters and ride-on vehicles. The name "PowMax" appears prominently on the face of the battery charger unit. The vehicles that were sold with the recalled chargers 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.. Recalled by Leadman Electronic Co., Ltd. of China. Units affected: About 584,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The battery charger can overheat and cause minor burns when touched. Also, nearby items can become damaged by the hot chargers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the battery charger and contact Razor for a free replacement. Razor model E300, E300S, E200, and E200S scooters will be repaired as part of another recall announced today.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 14, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05194.