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WHILL Recalls WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards

Product(s):

WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles, Model Ci

Reason:

The vehicle’s control pad can malfunction causing the power to turn on/off and the speed to increase/decrease, posing crash and injury hazards.

Brand Name:

WHILL

Company Name:

Company Announcement:

September 9, 2020

Company Announcement

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves WHILL Model Ci.  The product is a personal mobility device that is powered by a lithium ion battery, is occupant-controlled and motorized.  The serial number of the recalled device ranges from C_1711188_US to C_1909011_US.  The serial number label is located on the seat assembly.  WHILL and Model Ci are printed on the battery compartment.  The vehicles have one chair with a platform and four wheels.  The chairs are black and the arm covers come in white, red, blue and black colors.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled personal mobility vehicle and contact WHILL for a free replacement control pad.

Incidents/Injuries:

There have been 15 reports of device malfunctions.  No injuries have been  reported.

Sold At:

Online at spinlife.com, scootaround.com, accessnsm.com and topmobility.com and other online retailers from November 2017 through September 2019 for about $4,500.

Manufacturer(s):

WHILL, Inc. (Japan), of Japan

Importer(s):

WHILL, Inc. (USA), of San Mateo, Calif.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan

Recall number:

20-177

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