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

Recalled October 24, 2018 · CPSC recall 19020 · Yvolve Sports

Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (top view)

Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (side view)

Hazard

The tire on the skateboard can deflate, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy

Label · New Instructions

Units

About 10,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 128 reports of flat tires. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 to do

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

Contact

Yvolve Sports toll-free at 855-981-7177 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.YvolveSports.com and click on “Contact Us” for more information.

Product

Neon one wheel electric skateboards

Imported by

Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.

Distributed by

Yvolve Sports Ltd, of Torrance, Calif.

Retailers

Walmart, Toys "R" Us and online at Amazon.com from October 2017 through September 2018 for about $500.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →