CPSC2013-02-26
Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit.
Sold at
Toys R Us stores and Toysrus.com nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $279.
Affected count
About 5,200
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of incidents of City Scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics
Consumer contact
Dynacraft; at (800) 551-0032, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on Owners, then select Warnings/Recalls.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Hello-Kitty-City-Motor-ScootersDon't want to check this manually?
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