CPSC, GSI Commerce Solutions Announce Recall of
CPSC, GSI Commerce Solutions Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
Why was CPSC, GSI Commerce Solutions Announce Recall of recalled?
A knob can loosen and cause the handlebar to detach from the scooter. Additionally, the folding joint lock on the model FS-101 scooter can break, causing the handlebars to release from the upright position. Both hazards can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product and contact GSI Commerce Solutions to receive a free repair kit. Contact: Call GSI Commerce Solutions toll-free at (866) 316- 4812 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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
- Electric Scooters
- Company
- GSI Commerce Solutions, doing business as Spartan Sports, of King of Prussia, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 4,300
- Sold at
- Web sites operated by GSI Commerce Solutions nationwide from October 2002 through June 2004 for about $240 (Model FS-101) and $194 (Model FS-102).
- Recall date
- February 17, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- GSI Commerce Solutions has received 28 reports involving the scooters' handlebars. Twenty-two incidents involved the FS-101 scooter, including one report of a child who suffered a broken arm from the fall. There were six other incidents with FS-102 scooters, with no reported injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves models FS-101 and FS-102 Spartan Sports electric scooters, which are powered by 250-watt electric motors and made of steel. The model numbers do not appear on the product but are on the users' manual. The scooters have adjustable handlebars, collapsible parts, and a stepping plate and kickstand attached to the base. The scooters were sold in black and blue with a black kickplate.