WHILL controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
WHILL recalls Model Ci personal electric vehicles over crash and injury risks
Recall announced
WHILL initiated a recall of about 1,160 Model Ci personal electric vehicles because a control-pad malfunction could cause power and speed changes, creating crash and injury risks. Consumers were urged to contact WHILL for a free replacement control pad.
Company response
Recall — WHILL
WHILL, Inc. (USA) is recalling WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles, Model Ci citing crash and injury hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Source excerpt
Consumers are urged to contact WHILL for a free replacement control pad.
The agency noted that the vehicle's control pad can malfunction causing the power to turn on/off and the speed to increase/decrease, causing risks of crash and injury.
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - WHILL, Inc. (USA) is recalling WHILL Personal Electric Vehicles, Model Ci citing crash and injury hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.