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

  • Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooter in blue
  • Label located under the platform with the date code
Name of Product:
Children’s electric scooters
Hazard:

The knuckle that joins the wheel of the children’s electric scooters to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 24, 2017
Units:
About 8,900
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold Exclusively At:
Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.
Manufacturer(s):
Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Importer(s):

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Distributor(s):
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-072
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