Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 12252 · Aug 21, 2012 · Kickboard USA
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12252
- Date
- Aug 21, 2012
- Company
- Kickboard USA
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Scooter
- Product type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall is for the three-wheeled Mini Micro scooter for children ages 3-5. The scooter was sold in the following colors: blue, orange, pink and aqua. "Micro" is written in black and blue letters on the metal handlebar and is imprinted on the black hand grips. "Mini Micro" is written on the front plastic covering. The following recalled model numbers and serial numbers are on a sticker on the bottom of the scooter: Model Number Serial Number MM0079 00061617 to 00064364 and 00064767 to 00065762 MM0080 00066371 to 00666401 and 00097291 to 00098286 MM0109 00093571 to 00093870 MM0113 00067871 to 00068370
What can happen
The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should take this product away from children and contact Kickboard USA for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Independent toy stores, Amazon.com and Kickboardusa.com for about $85 from May 2012 to July 2012.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scooter?
Consumers should take this product away from children and contact Kickboard USA for a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
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.