Safety regulator, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Recall 05600 · Sep 2, 2005 · MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout
475
units affected
475
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05600
- Date
- Sep 2, 2005
- Company
- MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout
- Units affected
- 475
- Product
- Aqua Scout Water Scooters
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.
What can happen
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising.
- Sold at
- Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aqua scout water scooters?
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
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.