Xootr Adult Kick Scooters recall: Fall Hazard
Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Xootr Adult Kick Scooters recalled?
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair. Contact: Xootr at 800-816-2724 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at www.xootr.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
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
- Xootr adult kick scooters
- Company
- Xootr of Old Forge, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 3,000
- 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.
- Recall date
- April 6, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.