US safety watchdog warns against Onewheel boards after reported ejection injuries
Americans against buying or using any of the self-balancing skateboards, ranging from the original through to newer models like the GT and Pint X. The vehicles can forcefully eject riders, the CPSC said. The Commission added that here have been reports of"at least" four deaths and multiple serious injuries between 2019 and 2021 after the boards either stopped balancing properly or came to an abrupt stop.
Onewheel creator Future Motion has refused a recall and rejected the CPSC's stance. The company believes the Commission's warning is"unjustified and alarmist," and that its boards are safe if they're used responsibly with appropriate safety equipment. Board owners are"adults" who know that there's always a risk to any board sport or even riding a bike, Future Motion argued.
The firm said it had studied boards affected by sudden stops, and hadn't found any inherent technical problems. Onewheels have lower serious injury rates than bikes, ATVs and motorcycles, Future Motion claimed. It also accused the CPSC of preferring a"sensational" alert over cooperating on safety improvements.You can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.
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