Razor 4-Wheeler Causes Injuries, Recalled.
The Razor® Dirt Quad Electric Ride-On Contains a Throttle Defect
Razor has received 60 reports of the vehicles unexpectedly surging forward, including two reports of injuries. They have recalled about 30,000 vehicles because the control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward and can cause injuries.
This recall involves ID numbers begining with 103110-01 or 103110-02. The product ID numbers are located on the bar code affixed to the right step of the vehicle, on the charger and on the retail packaging. Product ID numbers beginning with 103110-03 or later are not included in this recall. They were sold nationwide from August 2006 through September 2007 for about $400.
Please contact Razor for a free replacement controller. Visit Razor, or call (800) 813-3155.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
August 13th, 2009 at 10:42 am
A friend of ours has a young daughter that just lost several fingers by placing them in the brake holes (in the brake wheel), has there been a report of this yet? recall? better design for this dangerous part on your product? We also own one of these 4 wheelers.
September 10th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I’m looking to purchase a charger for this Razor product.
Please advise.
VB,
Chris Guiney
February 9th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Update: As it turns out, there were several children around the country that were injured from the poor design of the brake wheel on this 4-wheeler. You would think they could design some type of protective cover? Several have lost fingers and one was de-gloved (skin completely removed from hand). The company is choosing to settle with the families but has not done anything to make this product safer.
November 21st, 2011 at 3:11 pm
It is very unfortunate that these kids were hurt in this way. Parents want to blame someone else for errors in their own judgement. This particular Razor is not, and should not be considered a toy, in the same way as a Power Wheel.
Parents should approach this with the same seriousness as a motorized dirt bike, and be aware of the potential for injury before purchasing. The fact that it has a disc brake, which works more effectively when it is slotted, should have been the first clue that this has the potential for serious fun, and with serious fun and small children, caution is paramount.
I have a hard time imagining how a child can get himself in a position to put his finger in one of the holes and actuate the throttle at the same time. The responsible parent was where in this scenario? Unfortunately, as a Honda slogan said a few years ago, “Stupid hurts”. These kind of accidents occur because of lack of education and supervision. Too bad these children didn’t have either, evidently.
Before someone jumps to the assumption that I represent the company, I don’t. I have been a certified motorcycle instructor and have a 3 year old that has had an absolute blast on one of these on the trails of our woods. That being said, he never rides without a helmet and long pants and sleeves. And I mean a DOT approved Bell helmet. If you don’t plan for the crash, sure enough, it will hurt more when it does occur. There are many kids who simply arent’t mature enough to handle these, and age has nothing to do with that. They have to be able to comprehend that they have to be careful and attentive all the time.
Enough said. Great product for entry level riding. Other than improved front suspension, which would significantly increase the price, I have always felt this was well thought out. It has served our son well. Thank you, Razor.