CPSCGeneral Alert
Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: August 21, 2012Recall ID: 12252Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall is for the three-wheeled Mini Micro scooter for children ages 3-5. The scooter was sold in the following colors: blue, orange, pink and aqua. "Micro" is written in black and blue letters on the metal handlebar and is imprinted on the black hand grips. "Mini Micro" is written on the front plastic covering. The following recalled model numbers and serial numbers are on a sticker on the bottom of the scooter: Model Number Serial Number MM0079 00061617 to 00064364 and 00064767 to 00065762 MM0080 00066371 to 00666401 and 00097291 to 00098286 MM0109 00093571 to 00093870 MM0113 00067871 to 00068370
Affected Products
Scooter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Kickboard-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Scooter-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooter Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12252.12252a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12252.12252b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a laceration hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Scooter |
| Products › Type | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products › Category I D | 2115 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,600 |
| Recall I D | 1118 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take this product away from children and contact Kickboard USA for a free replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Kickboard USA of Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent toy stores, Amazon.com and Kickboardusa.com for about $85 from May 2012 to July 2012. |
| Recall Date | 2012-08-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall is for the three-wheeled Mini Micro scooter for children ages 3-5. The scooter was sold in the following colors: blue, orange, pink and aqua. "Micro" is written in black and blue letters on the metal handlebar and is imprinted on the black hand grips. "Mini Micro" is written on the front plastic covering. The following recalled model numbers and serial numbers are on a sticker on the bottom of the scooter: Model Number Serial Number MM0079 00061617 to 00064364 and 00064767 to 00065762 MM0080 00066371 to 00666401 and 00097291 to 00098286 MM0109 00093571 to 00093870 MM0113 00067871 to 00068370 |
| Recall Number | 12252 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Micro-Mobility Ltd., Kusnacht, Switzerland |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Kickboard USA toll-free at (888) 236-5657 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail to safety@kickboardusa.com or visit the firm's website at http://www.kickboardusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |