All Onewheel electric skateboards sold worldwide will be recalled after four people died while riding them. Future Motion, which makes Onewheels, told the BBC the recall applies to all customers, not just those in the US. A UK government spokesperson told the BBC it would make enquiries and "take action swiftly" if required. Future Motion said that UK customers could visit its website to view their options, which range from a software update to a $100 (£82) store credit, depending on the make and model of their skateboard. The watchdog said the four deaths were a result of head trauma, and the reports showed that in at least three of those incidents the rider was not wearing a helmet. Future Motion and the CPSC both encourage people to wear protective equipment while riding, such as helmets and knee pads. According to a legal document filed by the firm in September, it is facing 31 lawsuits in the US from people who "allege that they fell because the Onewheel stopped or shut off unexpectedly". It is legal to buy electric-powered devices such as e-skateboards and e-scooters and ride them on private land, but it is currently illegal to use privately owned ones on roads, pavements and cycle lanes.
