Gotway and Begode unicycles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On December 1, 2022, eWheels LLC, of Tucson, Arizona, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of certain Begode- and Gotway-branded electric unicycles. The recall notice was published under CPSC Recall Number 23055. The recall involves approximately 500 units sold in the United States.

Affected Products
The recall includes Begode- and Gotway-branded electric unicycles in the following models: MSP (also known as MSuper Pro), Nikola+, and RS. All recalled unicycles are black and display the GW logo on both sides. The RS models additionally have the RS logo on one side. The RS and MSP models feature red lines on the pedals. The Nikola+ unicycles have multicolored lights around the rim, and the text “Gotway Nikola” is printed on the top of the unit.

The recalled unicycles were sold online at www.ewheels.com from April 2020 through June 2021, with prices ranging between $2,000 and $2,500, depending on the model. The products were manufactured in China.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the unicycle’s lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard. As of the date of the recall, there have been 14 reported incidents of the recalled unicycles catching on fire. These incidents include reports of property damage and one reported injury. No additional details regarding the nature or extent of the injury or property damage are specified in the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled unicycles. After ceasing use, consumers should contact eWheels to arrange for a free replacement battery pack. The recall notice states that eWheels is contacting all known purchasers directly. No further consumer action beyond contacting eWheels and awaiting the remedy is specified in the source data.

Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by eWheels is a free replacement battery pack. The remedy is classified as a repair. No refund or replacement of the entire unicycle is offered under this recall. Consumers must contact eWheels to initiate the remedy process.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact eWheels by email at recall@ewheels.com, or by telephone at 305-432-2788 (collect calls accepted). The telephone line is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit the eWheels website at www.ewheels.com/recalls, or go to www.ewheels.com and click on the “Recalls” link at the top of the page for additional information. No other contact methods are listed in the recall notice.

Additional Notes
– The recall notice does not specify serial numbers, lot numbers, or other unique identifiers for the affected units.
– The recall notice does not provide information on the specific battery cell manufacturer or battery pack configuration.
– The recall notice does not indicate whether the recalled units were sold through any retailers other than the eWheels website.
– The recall notice does not specify a deadline or expiration date for the remedy offer.
– The recall notice does not include any information about disposal instructions for the recalled unicycles or their batteries.

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