Product Recall Number: 06-238
Why was Firestreet Scooters recalled?
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
Product Recall Number: 06-238
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-08-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Firestreet Scooters
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 ScootersUnits: About 185,000Importer/Distributor: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.Manufacturer: Triple Win Sports, of TaiwanHazard: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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.
Hazard Description: The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 185,000
Incidents: 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.
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.
Sold At: Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24.
Importers: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturers: Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan
Distributors: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed