Moderate Recalled September 9, 2020 About 1,160 units

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

Impact / crash

The hazard

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.

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

What to do now

Replace

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

Contact: WHILL toll-free at 844-699-4455, email at na.team@whill.inc or online at https://whill.us/ and click on “Contact” and then “Support” for more information.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled WHILL Model Ci
Recalled WHILL Model Ci
Location of the control pad subassembly on the recalled product
Location of the control pad subassembly on the recalled product
Location of the serial number on the recalled product
Location of the serial number on the recalled product

Photos: U.S. CPSC