CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
CPSC recall 05210 · announced June 29, 2005 · Csk Auto · 2,200 units affected
The product
The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.