CPSC2000-12-07
CPSC, Kent International and Kash 'N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Hazard
The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
Remedy
Kent: Consumers should stop riding these Kent scooters immediately, and call Kent International to receive a free replacement handlebar with pins to secure the handlebars. Kash 'N Gold: Consumers should stop riding these scooters immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a new scooter with a metal "T" joint.
Sold at
Discovery and Mervyn's stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.
Affected count
About 90,000 Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters
Injuries reported
Kent has received four reports of the handles coming out, resulting in four children suffering injuries, including broken arms, a broken wrist, bruises, abrasions and a cracked tooth.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters
Consumer contact
Kent: For more informaThe "Pacee" pacifiers are aqua blue with a soft, butterfly- shaped shield and semi-circle tab handle.tion, call Kent International at (800) 451-KENT (5368) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Kash 'N Gold: For more information, call Kash 'N Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kent-International-and-Kash-N-Gold-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-ScootersDon't want to check this manually?
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