CPSC2005-06-29
CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz.
Hazard
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site, from April 2005 to June 2005, for about $99.
Affected count
About 2,200
Injuries reported
CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries, such as lacerations and bruising.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Aqua Water Scooters
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-CSK-Auto-Announce-Recall-of-Aqua-Water-Scooters-Don't want to check this manually?
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