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Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Recalled January 24, 2017 · CPSC recall 17072 · Pulse Performance

Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooter in blue

Label located under the platform with the date code

Hazard

The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 8,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.

Contact

Pulse Performance Products toll-free at 844-287-8711 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.pulsescooters.com and click on "CPSC Safety Recalls" for more information.

Product

Children's electric scooters

Manufacturer(s)

Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Imported by

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Distributed by

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →