Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 17072 · Jan 24, 2017 · Pulse Performance
8,900
units affected
8,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17072
- Date
- Jan 24, 2017
- Company
- Pulse Performance
- Units affected
- 8,900
- Product
- Children's electric scooters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.
What can happen
The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's electric scooters?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing 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.