CPSC2005-09-02
CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.
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 Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Sold at
Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.
Affected count
About 475
Injuries reported
Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Consumer contact
Consumers have been contacted directly by Aqua Scout. For additional information, contact Aqua Scout via e-mail at matchoo5050@yahoo.com, by telephone at (315) 343-0369 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Aqua Scout Web site at www.aquascout.us
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Aqua-Scout-Announce-Recall-of-Aqua-Scout-Water-ScootersDon't want to check this manually?
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