Onewheel Skateboard Recall Attorneys
Onewheel Skateboard Recall
Onewheel devices are electric skateboards advertised as both toys as the cutting edge of recreational technology that are so easy to use that anyone from teenagers to the elderly can enjoy them with relatively little effort. What these advertisements fail to mention is that for years all models of the Onewheel Electric Skateboard are alleged to have contained a defect that would suddenly cause the board to instantly power off, launching its rider straight towards the pavement. There is currently a Onewheel skateboard recall as four deaths have already been reported.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of an accident on a Onewheel device you may be entitled to compensation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Contact Oliver Bell Group today for a free case evaluation.
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Onewheel Electronic Skateboard Shutoff Defect
As soon as the rider mounts the Onewheel the board activates. As soon as the rider brings the board to level the motor will engage and start automatically balancing the rider. However, prior to the recall of the product in September 29, 2023, One Wheel Electric Skateboards would occasionally shut off completely, causing the board to nosedive.
Future Motion Inc., based out of Santa Cruz, initially ignored reports of traumatic brain injury, concussion, paralysis, upper and lower body fractures, and rejected a call by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall the devices. It wasn’t until September, 2023, after the Commission linked device failure to multiple deaths that Future Motion issued a firmware update to patch the device error.
Recalled Models
Future Motion Inc. issued notices for all models of the Onewheel including:
- Onewheel GT
- Onewheel Pint X
- Onewheel Pint
- Onewheel XR
- Onewheel +
- Onewheel
Do I Have a Case Against Future Motion?
If you used any of the above listed Onewheel models and were injured due to the shutoff defect prior to the September 29, 2023 withdrawal, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. It’s important to keep track of when you used the machine, when your injury occurred and in what manner the Onewheel malfunctioned. You should hold onto the device if at all possible, making certain to note the board serial number.
If this sounds like you please contact Oliver Bell Group for a free consultation and evaluation. We can also help you obtain your medical records and figure out options going forward. Firm partner, Cameron Bell was appointed to a Onewheel Electric Skateboard MDL leadership role by a United States District Court.