Anker Play Products Recalls Bolt Foldable Children's Scooters Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall 23031 · Nov 3, 2022 · Anker Play Products
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23031
- Date
- Nov 3, 2022
- Company
- Anker Play Products
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Bolt Foldable Children's Scooters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Bolt Foldable Scooters for children. They are painted black with a blue or purple standing platform. "APPLLC120806218142" is printed in white letters on the top left corner of the blue or purple standing platform. "Bolt" is printed on a blue or purple sticker on the front of the scooter in white lettering. The scooter measures approximately 23 inches by 3.75 inches by 20 inches when assembled and weighs about 2.7 pounds.
What can happen
The paint on the recalled scooters contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children, stop using them and contact Anker Play Products for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Discount stores nationwide from March 2022 through May 2022 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bolt foldable children's scooters?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children, stop using them and contact Anker Play Products for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the recalled scooters contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.