Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-01-24). Hazards: fall. About 8,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17072 |
| Published | 2017-01-24 |
| Last updated | 2017-01-24 |
| Products | Children's electric scooters |
| Firm named in the title | Pulse Performance |
| Firms | Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (manufacturer); Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer); Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,900 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.
Hazard
The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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