CPSCGeneral Alert
Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold ...
Published: January 24, 2017Recall ID: 17072Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.
Affected Products
Children's electric scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pulse-Performance-Recalls-Childrens-Electric-Scooters |
| Title | Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 1 - Pulse Performance scooter blue.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooter in blue |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/photo 2 - label with date code.JPG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Label located under the platform with the date code |
| Hazards › Name | The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Children's electric scooters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,900 |
| Recall I D | 7961 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2017-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear. |
| Distributors › Name | Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 17072 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Pulse Performance Products toll-free at 844-287-8711 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.pulsescooters.com and click on "CPSC Safety Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmPulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.