Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided

Active Recall Announced October 24, 2018 CPSC #19020

Quick answer

Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided is CPSC recall #19020, announced on October 24, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard. The remedy is consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact yvolve sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. new instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/neon_nitro_8_im.pdf. Affected brand: Yvolve Sports Ltd.

Hazard

This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard.

Affected products

Neon one wheel electric skateboards

Recalled brands

Yvolve Sports Ltd

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact Yvolve Sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. New instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/Neon_Nitro_8_IM.pdf

Recall date

October 24, 2018

Categories

Neon one wheel electric skateboards

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19020?

CPSC recall #19020 covers Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 24, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Neon Nitro 8, a self-balancing, single-wheeled, battery-powered, electric skateboard from Yvolve Sports under the Neon brand. The product is powered by the user placing one foot on the rear and front decks, gaining balance and then shifting their weight backwards or forwards to control the speed. "Neon" is printed on the skateboard.

What is the remedy for recall #19020?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19020 is consumers should stop using the skateboards immediately and contact yvolve sports to receive a new permanent warning label and updated instructions on how to properly inflate the tire. new instructions can also be obtained through the firm's website at https://www.neonlyghts.com/pub/media/manuals/neon_nitro_8_im.pdf. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Yvolve Sports Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels Provided on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Yvolve-Sports-Recalls-Electric-Skateboards-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Instructions-and-Warning-Labels-Provided. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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