K2 Sports Recalls Kickboards/Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14037 · Dec 4, 2013 · K2 Sports
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14037
- Date
- Dec 4, 2013
- Company
- K2 Sports
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- K2 Revo Kick kickboards/scooters
- Product type
- Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves K2 Revo Kick kickboards/scooters with item code I10700100. Revo Kick and the item code are printed on a sticker on the underside of the deck. The kickboard/scooter is made of aluminum, has three wheels, a wooden deck and a vertical handle with a round grip. The kickboards/scooters measure about 32 inches long and 40 inches high. The deck has a red, white and blue design with K2 printed on it.
What can happen
The front assembly of the kickboards/scooters can break and the handle can detach or partially detach, causing loss of control or loss of balance. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kickboards/scooters and contact K2 Sports for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at K2skates.com from March 2010 through September 2013 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled k2 revo kick kickboards/scooters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kickboards/scooters and contact K2 Sports for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The front assembly of the kickboards/scooters can break and the handle can detach or partially detach, causing loss of control or loss of balance. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
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.