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Fall / CollapseDecember 7, 2000CPSC #01049

CPSC, Kent International and Kash 'N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters

Product
E-Scooters
Units affected
90,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters These are Kickin' Mini-Scooters made of chrome-plated steel. A vertical decal on the steering column reads "KICKIN' MINI SCOOTER." The scooter's black plastic platform measures about 15 inches long, and it has 4-inch translucent in-line style wheels. "KENT" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the lower part of the steering column. The scooters were sold with black backpacks embroidered in white with the word "Kickin." Kent has sold other models to Toys R Us such as the Street Craze, the Street Racer and Scoot that are NOT part of this recall. Scooters that Kent sold to Wal Mart, Meijer's, Target and AAFES are also NOT part of this recall. Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters These are Racer X20TM model scooters. The scooters' platforms measure 20 inches long. The scooters are made from lightweight aluminum, and have translucent in-line style wheels. They have swivel handlebars with foam grips, which adjust to various heights. The nonslip surface on the deck of the scooter reads, "RACER." "X20" is written on the lower part of the steering column. The scooters are mostly silver, and have blue, green, red, orange or clear wheels. The scooters were made in China.

Hazard

The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.

Injuries

Kent has received four reports of the handles coming out, resulting in four children suffering injuries, including broken arms, a broken wrist, bruises, abrasions and a cracked tooth.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Discovery and Mervyn's stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.

Photos

Recalled Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooter and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooter
View official CPSC recall

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