URBAN626 Recalls Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

The bolt below the seat can crack, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled units and contact URBAN626 for a free repair kit. URBAN626 will reimburse consumers if they choose to have a bike repair shop replace the bolt.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received three reports of incidents, one resulting in a scraped knee.

Product description

This recall involves all models of the URB-E electric scooter. The foldable electric scooters are aluminum and carbon fiber. They have two wheels and came in black, gray or white.

Sold on

URBAN626 stores in Pasadena, Calif., and online at amazon.com and URB-E.com from August 2015 through June 2016 for between $1,500 and $2,000.

Contact the company

URBAN626 toll-free at 888-270-6988 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at urb-e.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.