CSK Auto Recall of Aqua Water Scooters

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2005
Release #05-210

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 842-3070
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CSK Media Contact: (602) 631-7082

CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Aqua Water Scooters

Units: About 2,200

Importer: CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries such as lacerations and bruising.

Description: The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.

Sold at: Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site from April 2005 to June 2005 for about $99.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com