The makers of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards have recalled 300,000 units after dozens of incident reports, including four deaths.
urged customers to stop using the recalled skateboards immediately.Four people have died and dozens more suffered traumatic injuries, according to the CPSC. Three of the four riders that died were reportedly not wearing a helmet.
Future Motion, the maker of the Onewheel skateboards, said consumers should download the Onewheel GT app and update the firmware to include Haptic Buzz alert functionality. The Haptic Buzz serves as a tactile and audible warning system that provides the rider with a buzzing sensation and sound when nearing the limits of the board or when the battery is low.
The skateboards were sold online at onewheel.com and at other independent stores from January 2014 through Sept. 2023 with prices ranging from $1,050 and $2,000.Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast.
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