Onewheel GT Electric Skateboard Recall Lawsuit
Onewheel electric skateboards have been recalled due to the risk of severe injuries and even death. Learn more below.
In August 2022, the manufacturer of Onewheel GT electric skateboards issued a recall of the front footpad on those products, citing a commonly occurring malfunction that puts riders at risk.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announcement, the footpad can fail to disengage despite a rider’s attempt to stop. The board’s continued movement poses a risk to bystanders.
The recalled component caused 813 reports of malfunctioning, with 11 injuries reported, including bruising and a twisted ankle.
Future Motion sold more than 22,000 footpads, either as part of an Onewheel GT or separately as a replacement, which are now recalled.
On Nov. 16, 2022, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning on Future Motions’ Onewheel skateboard models sold since 2013. The CPSC’s investigation found that the skateboards could fail to balance the rider or stop suddenly while in motion. Both instances pose a risk of serious injuries or death to the rider.
According to the CPSC, between 2019 and 2021, four deaths were reported, and multiple reports of serious injuries after the Onewheel skateboard failed to balance the rider or stopped unexpectedly while in motion. Injuries from the recalled electric skateboards included traumatic brain injuries, concussion, paralysis, upper-body fractures, lower-body fractures, and ligament damage.
Despite the CPSC’s findings and warnings, Future Motion initially refused to recall its Onewheel skateboards.
Due to the CPSC’s immense concern for consumer safety, the November 2022 warning was followed by a public statement conducted by Commissioner Trumka, specifically addressing the CPSC advisory and Future Motion’s refusal to recall the Onewheel skateboards.
According to the CPSC, Commissioner Trumka stated that “Future Motion is unwilling to take appropriate action to fix a product hazard that has killed people.”
On Sept. 29, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) expanded the recall of Future Motion’s Onewheel electric skateboards due to crash hazards.
Approximately 300,000 units were recalled in total.
What models are included in the Onewheel electric skateboard recalls?
The recall includes the following models:
- Onewheel (original)
- Onewheel+
- Onewheel+ XR
- Onewheel Pint
- Onewheel Pint X
- Onewheel GT