Onewheel Issues Global Recall After 4 Deaths Linked to Sudden Loss of Balance

All Onewheel self-balancing e-skateboard models face a global recall following 4 deaths and multiple injuries between 2019-2021.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned the skateboards can stop balancing riders if limits are exceeded, posing crash risks.
Injuries included traumatic brain injury, concussion, paralysis, fractures, and ligament damage.
Onewheel issued a firmware update to add a haptic buzz alerting riders when the board's balancing ability may be exceeded.
Consumers with original Onewheel models not eligible for the update can get a pro-rated refund from Future Motion upon disposal.

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