CPSCGeneral Alert
Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard
Published: August 17, 2006Recall ID: 06238Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter.
Affected Products
Firestreet Scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Target-Recalls-Scooters---Various-Breaking-Parts-Present-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/65b4204149274d778e127d7b2afcd211.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Firestreet Scooters |
| Hazards › Name | The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | Target has received five reports of incidents and injuries resulting from breaking or collapsing parts. Injuries resulting from falls include: a fractured arm, cracked teeth, bruises to the head, face and arm, a report of a lacerated toe, and scratches. |
| Products › Name | Firestreet Scooters |
| Products › Type | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products › Category I D | 2115 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 185,000 |
| Recall I D | 3339 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately and return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax. |
| Importers › Name | Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24. |
| Recall Date | 2006-08-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter. |
| Recall Number | 06238 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |