The maker of Onewheel resisted recalls for almost a year.
    • Mx Phibb@reddthat.comOPM
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      9 months ago

      I don’t think they get enough speed to kill you. Break bones and give you a bad case of road rash, sure.

        • Mx Phibb@reddthat.comOPM
          1·
          9 months ago

          True, but it is still rather rare, not to mention that with a device like a Onewheel, you’d hope the user would wear safety equipment, which would further reduce the chances of them dying.

  • Rotten_potato@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Kind of fucked that working boards are now (supposed to be) trash, they could offer an accessory that buzzes when things get dangerous. I assume a lot of people aren’t going to take the up on the offer though.