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Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Firestreet Scooters
Name of Product:
Firestreet Scooters
Hazard:

The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 17, 2006
Units:

About 185,000

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 185,000 Scooters. The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.

Name of Product: Firestreet Scooters

Units: About 185,000

Importer/Distributor: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Manufacturer: Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan

Hazard: The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.

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.

Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24.

Manufactured In: China

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.

Consumer 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.

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.

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.

Sold At:
Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24.
Manufacturer(s):
Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan
Importer(s):

Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Distributor(s):
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
06-238

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