CPSC Recall in 2019: fluidfreeride Recalls Mercane WideWheel Electric Scooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-702

Date: October 04, 2019

Product Name: Mercane WideWheel Electric Kick Scooters

Recall Description:

This recall involves all Mercane WideWheel electric kick scooters. The foldable electric scooters are gray aluminum alloy and have four-inch-wide wheels. WideWheel and Mercane are printed on the scooter’s platform. The recalled scooters have a single 500W motor with an 8.8Ah battery or dual 500W motors with a 13.2Ah battery.

Hazard Description:

The brake caliper can fail causing the rider to lose control and suffer serious bodily harm, posing fall and injury hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,800 in United States (In addition, about 66 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received 15 reports of brake failure and four reports of injuries including two bloody knees, lower back bruises and a sprained ankle.

Sold At:

Online at fluidfreeride.com, Amazon.com and ebay.com from October 2018 through September 2019 for between $1,000 and $1,200.

Manufactured In:

China