CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Scooters and Mini Bikes
CPSC recall 04031 · announced November 13, 2003 · Fisher-price · 30,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes are battery powered ride-on toys designed for children ages six years and older. The product names are located on the side of the toy. The recalled scooters and mini bikes have model numbers of 73530 (Lightning PAC) or 73535 and B2222 (MX3 Mini Bike), which can be found inside the battery compartment.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
Consumer contact: Consumers may contact Fisher-Price at (800) 528-7153 anytime or log on to www.service.mattel.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.