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Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of Product:
Scooter
Hazard:
The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 21, 2012
Units:
About 5,600
Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact Kickboard USA toll-free at (888) 236-5657 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail to safety@kickboardusa.com or visit the firm's website at http://www.kickboardusa.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall is for the three-wheeled Mini Micro scooter for children ages 3-5. The scooter was sold in the following colors: blue, orange, pink and aqua. "Micro" is written in black and blue letters on the metal handlebar and is imprinted on the black hand grips. "Mini Micro" is written on the front plastic covering. The following recalled model numbers and serial numbers are on a sticker on the bottom of the scooter:

Model NumberSerial Number
MM0079 00061617 to 00064364 and
00064767 to 00065762
MM0080 00066371 to 00666401 and
00097291 to 00098286
MM0109 00093571 to 00093870
MM0113 00067871 to 00068370
Remedy:

Consumers should take this product away from children and contact Kickboard USA for a free replacement product.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Independent toy stores, Amazon.com and Kickboardusa.com for about $85 from May 2012 to July 2012.
Manufacturer(s):
Micro-Mobility Ltd., Kusnacht, Switzerland
Manufactured In:
Germany
Recall number:
12-252

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