Safety regulator, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters
Recall 04203 · Aug 27, 2004 · Bmw
161
units affected
161
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04203
- Date
- Aug 27, 2004
- Company
- Bmw
- Units affected
- 161
- Product
- SlideCarver Scooter
- Product type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The SlideCarver is a three-wheeled scooter which is designed to be steered both in the front and back. The steering design allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining control. It has twin-disc brakes, and wide tires equipped with wear indicators. The SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 26.5 pounds, and can be folded. "BMW" and "SlideCarver" are written on the underside of the rider platform of these scooters.
What can happen
The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should return the SlideCarver scooters to any BMW dealership or contact the firm for information on returning the scooter to receive a refund. Additionally, consumers will receive a $200 gift certificate for BMW lifestyle merchandise.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BMW has received one report of a scooter front column breaking, causing a rider to fall and suffer minor injuries.
- Sold at
- BMW dealerships and on the firm's Web site, from December 2003 through July 2004, for about $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled slidecarver scooter?
Consumers should return the SlideCarver scooters to any BMW dealership or contact the firm for information on returning the scooter to receive a refund. Additionally, consumers will receive a $200 gift certificate for BMW lifestyle merchandise.
What is the hazard?
The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
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.