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InjuryJune 29, 2005CPSC #05210

CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters

Product
E-Scooters
Units affected
2,200
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

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

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled Water Scooter
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