Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking
Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard
Why was Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking recalled?
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately and return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site 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
- Firestreet Scooters
- Company
- Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan, Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 185,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24.
- Recall date
- August 17, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Target has received five reports of incidents and injuries resulting from breaking or collapsing parts. Injuries resulting from falls include: a fractured arm, cracked teeth, bruises to the head, face and arm, a report of a lacerated toe, and scratches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter.