CPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters
USCPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters
Recalling Firm: BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The SlideCarver is a three-wheeled scooter which is designed to be steered both in the front and back. The steering design allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining control. It has twin-disc brakes, and wide tires equipped with wear indicators. The SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 26.5 pounds, and can be folded. "BMW" and "SlideCarver" are written on the underside of the rider platform of these scooters.
Affected Products
SlideCarver Scooter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-BMW-Announce-Recall-of-SlideCarver-Scooters- |
| Title | CPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/slidecarver.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled SlideCarver Scooter |
| Hazards › Name | The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | BMW has received one report of a scooter front column breaking, causing a rider to fall and suffer minor injuries. |
| Products › Name | SlideCarver Scooter |
| Products › Type | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products › Category I D | 2115 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 161 |
| Recall I D | 2674 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should return the SlideCarver scooters to any BMW dealership or contact the firm for information on returning the scooter to receive a refund. Additionally, consumers will receive a $200 gift certificate for BMW lifestyle merchandise. |
| Retailers › Name | BMW dealerships and on the firm's Web site, from December 2003 through July 2004, for about $700. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The SlideCarver is a three-wheeled scooter which is designed to be steered both in the front and back. The steering design allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining control. It has twin-disc brakes, and wide tires equipped with wear indicators. The SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 26.5 pounds, and can be folded. "BMW" and "SlideCarver" are written on the underside of the rider platform of these scooters. |
| Recall Number | 04203 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact BMW at (800) 831-1117 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |
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