Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 17127 · announced April 6, 2017 · Xootr Of Old Forge, Pa · 3,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.
The hazard
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
Sold at: Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270.
Consumer contact: Xootr at 800-816-2724 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@xootr.com or online at www.xootr.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.