CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Why was CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters recalled?
Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Contact: Call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Leoch Electric Scooters (also known as "Red Dragon" and "E-Scooter")
- Company
- Leoch E-Vehicle Ltd., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- 74,811
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2004, for about $200.
- Recall date
- September 2, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Target has received two reports of the scooters catching fire. There have been 13 reports of scooters starting and/or moving on their own. One person reported receiving scratches as a result. There have also been five reports of property damage, including two reports of the scooters causing house fires.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Leoch-brand scooters that were also sold under the names "E-Scooter" and "Red Dragon." The scooters have a seat, two wheels and footrests on each side. A sticker on the left footrest reads, "E-Scooter." On the right footrest there is a sticker with a horse-head image. A serial number is printed underneath the left footrest. The affected scooter's model number is DK24250-3.