Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-02-26). Hazards: fall, crash. Models: 8801-03. About 5,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13125 |
| Published | 2013-02-26 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products | Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics |
| Firm named in the title | Dynacraft |
| Firms | Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 5,200 |
| Model numbers | 8801-03 |
| Hazard classes | fall, crash |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Toys R Us stores and Toysrus.com nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $279. |
Description
This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters that are pink and black with Hello Kitty graphics on the front panel, footboard and rear fenders. The scooters were manufactured between September 9, 2012 and December 3, 2012. Model number "8801-03" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 000001 through 014456. The serial number can be found etched on the underside of the scooter's center platform near the data label.
Hazard
The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received nine reports of incidents of City Scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.
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