CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
What was recalled
The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.
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.
Injuries
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.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.
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