Some electrical unicycles could also be unsafe because of the threat of fireplace, the U.S. Client Product Security Fee warned.
The federal company is urging house owners of the King Music electrical unicycle mannequin quantity KS-16S to eliminate them at a recycling or family hazardous waste drop-off website.
The CPSC is aware of of 1 hearth associated to the unicycles that resulted in smoke inhalation accidents to 2 individuals and substantial property harm to a industrial constructing, it stated on Tuesday.
The company examined the product and decided the battery pack can overheat and catch hearth.
Made by King Music Intell Co. of China, the unicycles are imported and offered by corporations together with EWheels of Miami Seashore, Florida, in response to the federal security company.
King Music and EWheels have refused to recall the product, the CPSC stated.
The doubtless harmful unicycles have "King Music" printed on their pedals, and are available white, silver, matte black or black. Every has a black tire and multi-colored lights that mild up when in use. The serial variety of the affected unicycles begins with "KS16S."
The unicycles are at the moment being offered for between $1,200 and $1,350 on-line at www.ewheels.com and different retailers.
Whereas the phrase "unicycle" probably conjures photos of a funny-looking contraption ridden by a clown or somebody in a high hat, the battery-powered model seems extra excessive tech, and goes additional and sooner.