Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 17127 · Apr 6, 2017 · Xootr
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17127
- Date
- Apr 6, 2017
- Company
- Xootr
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Xootr adult kick scooters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.
What can happen
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
- Sold at
- Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled xootr adult kick scooters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.
What is the hazard?
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.