CPSCGeneral Alert
Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
Published: April 6, 2017Recall ID: 17127Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.
Affected Products
Xootr adult kick scooters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Xootr-Recalls-Adult-Kick-Scooters |
| Title | Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/00-photo1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Xootr Scooter with QuickClick Latch |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/annotated-ss-withbutton.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Xootr Scooter Steer Support with QuickClick Latch |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Steer Supports.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Xootr scooter steer support |
| Hazards › Name | The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall. |
| Products › Name | Xootr adult kick scooters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 8021 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270. |
| Recall Date | 2017-04-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support. |
| Recall Number | 17127 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Xootr of Old Forge, Pa. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Xootr at 800-816-2724 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@xootr.com or online at www.xootr.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-04-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |