CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Published: September 2, 2005Recall ID: 05600Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.
Affected Products
Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Aqua-Scout-Announce-Recall-of-Aqua-Scout-Water-Scooters |
| Title | CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ca2dd2cdf6b342f381f0e55f091b08b8.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Water Scooter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e18f01a6f2e84e678ffe5de500e0b6f3.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Water Scooter |
| Hazards › Name | Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising. |
| Products › Name | Aqua Scout Water Scooters |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 475 |
| Recall I D | 3126 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter. |
| Recall Number | 05600 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers have been contacted directly by Aqua Scout. For additional information, contact Aqua Scout via e-mail at matchoo5050@yahoo.com, by telephone at (315) 343-0369 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Aqua Scout Web site at www.aquascout.us |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |