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

U.S. CPSCFallsSold on AmazonSold on WalmartOct 24, 2018
Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (top view)
Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (top view)
Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (side view)
Neon Nitro 8 one wheel electric skateboard (side view)

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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

Label, New Instructions

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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