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Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard
Recalled August 17, 2006 · CPSC recall 06238 · Target
Hazard
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately and return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax.
Units
About 185,000
Incidents / injuries
Target has received five reports of incidents and injuries resulting from breaking or collapsing parts. Injuries resulting from falls include: a fractured arm, cracked teeth, bruises to the head, face and arm, a report of a lacerated toe, and scratches.
Description
This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter.
What to do
Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately and return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax.
Contact
For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Product
Firestreet Scooters
Manufacturer(s)
Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan
Imported by
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →