CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
Published: June 29, 2005Recall ID: 05210Category: 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 Water Scooter is a hand-held battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.
Affected Products
Aqua Water Scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-CSK-Auto-Announce-Recall-of-Aqua-Water-Scooters- |
| Title | CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/adea257be70c41e9a13d52a90412843f.jpg |
| Images › 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 | CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries, such as lacerations and bruising. |
| Products › Name | Aqua Water Scooters |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,200 |
| Recall I D | 2963 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz. |
| Retailers › Name | Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site, from April 2005 to June 2005, for about $99. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front. |
| Recall Number | 05210 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |