CPSC2003-11-13
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard
The motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the scooters and mini bikes to continue to run after the power or throttle button is released, posing a risk of injury to children.
Remedy
Consumers should take the toy vehicle(s) away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive information on how to have their toys serviced for free at a certified Power Wheels Service Center. The Service Centers will make modifications to the toy vehicles' circuitry.
Sold at
Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide sold scooters, between November 2001 and October 2003, for about $250 and sold mini bikes, between May 2003 and September 2003, for about $200.
Affected count
About 30,000 Lightning PAC Scooters, and about 55,000 MX3 Mini Bikes
Injuries reported
Fisher-Price has received 56 reports of incidents with the scooters, including one report of a chipped tooth and one report of a broken arm. Fisher-Price has received 24 reports of incidents involving the mini bike, including one report of a leg laceration.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 528-7153 anytime or log on to www.service.mattel.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Fisher-Price-Announce-Recall-of-Scooters-and-Mini-Bikes-Don't want to check this manually?
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