Safety regulator, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes
Recall 05195 · Jun 14, 2005 · Fisher-Price
29,000
units affected
29,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05195
- Date
- Jun 14, 2005
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Product
- Fisher-Price® Power Wheels® Lightning PAC Scooters and Fisher-Price® Power Wheels® MX3™ Mini Bikes
- Product type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes are battery-powered ride-on toys designed for children ages six and older. The product names are located on the side of the scooter or mini bike. The recalled scooter's model number is 73530. The recalled mini bike's model number is 73535. The model numbers are located inside the battery compartment. The recalled scooters or mini bikes have a warning label located near the inflation valves. If the warning label reads "Never inflate above 30 psi," the scooter or mini bike is not subject to this recall. Recalled units had warning labels that did not warn about inflating higher than 30 psi.
What can happen
If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled scooters and mini bikes away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive new warning labels and a free tire gauge to provide assistance during inflation. To prevent over-inflation, Fisher-Price recommends using a manual pump to inflate the tires.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- For the Lightning PAC Scooter, Fisher-Price has received six reports of incidents, including two reports of facial injuries and two reports of hand injuries to children and adults.
- Sold at
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from November 2001 through April 2003, for about $250 for the scooters and $200 for the mini bikes.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fisher-price® power wheels® lightning pac scooters and fisher-price® power wheels® mx3™ mini bikes?
Consumers should take the recalled scooters and mini bikes away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive new warning labels and a free tire gauge to provide assistance during inflation. To prevent over-inflation, Fisher-Price recommends using a manual pump to inflate the tires.
What is the hazard?
If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire.
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.