CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-09-02). Hazards: injury. About 475 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05600 |
| Published | 2005-09-02 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-31 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Aqua Scout Water Scooters |
| Firm named in the title | Aqua Scout |
| Firms | MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 475 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120. |
Description
The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.
Hazard
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising.
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