CPSC recall 01-049, announced December 7, 2000, covers Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters (about 90,000 units). 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. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 4 injuries. Kent: Consumers should stop riding these Kent scooters immediately, and call Kent International to receive a free replacement handlebar with pins to secure the handlebars. Recall contact: call (800) 354-8785.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Kent: Consumers should stop riding these Kent scooters immediately, and call Kent International to receive a free replacement handlebar with pins to secure the handlebars. Kash 'N Gold: Consumers should stop riding these scooters immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a new scooter with a metal "T" joint.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kent International
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 01-049
- Units
- About 90,000 Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discovery and Mervyn's stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.
- Importer
- Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., Kash 'N Gold Ltd., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters
CPSC product type: Scooters / Mini bikes
Recall contact information
Kent: For more informaThe "Pacee" pacifiers are aqua blue with a soft, butterfly- shaped shield and semi-circle tab handle.tion, call Kent International at (800) 451-KENT (5368) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Kash 'N Gold: For more information, call Kash 'N Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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