Product Recall Number: 17-127
Why was Xootr adult kick scooters recalled?
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Recall Number: 17-127
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-04-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Xootr adult kick scooters
Description: This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.
Hazard Description: The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,000
Incidents: The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.
Sold At: Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Xootr of Old Forge, Pa.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed