eWheels Recalls Gotway and Begode Unicycles Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2022-12-01. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 500Units
2022-12-01Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Begode- and Gotway-branded electric unicycles, models MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+ and RS. All unicycles are black and have the GW logo on both sides. The RS unicycles also have the RS logo on one side. RS and MSP models have red lines on the pedals. Nikola+ unicycles have multicolored lights around the rim, and "Gotway Nikola" is printed on the top.
- The hazard
- The unicycle's lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- There has been a total of 14 reported incidents of the recalled unicycles catching on fire, including reports of property damage and one injury.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled unicycles and contact eWheels for a free replacement battery pack. eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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