CPSC recall 05-195, announced June 14, 2005, covers Fisher-Price® Power Wheels® Lightning PAC Scooters and Fisher-Price® Power Wheels® MX3™ Mini Bikes (about 29,000 units). If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should take the recalled scooters and mini bikes away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive new warning labels and a free tire gauge to provide assistance during inflation. Recall contact: call (800) 255-7318, or go to www.service.fisher-price.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled scooter's model number is 73530.
Which products are included?
The recalled Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes are battery-powered ride-on toys designed for children ages six and older. The product names are located on the side of the scooter or mini bike. The recalled scooter's model number is 73530. The recalled mini bike's model number is 73535. The model numbers are located inside the battery compartment. The recalled scooters or mini bikes have a warning label located near the inflation valves. If the warning label reads "Never inflate above 30 psi," the scooter or mini bike is not subject to this recall. Recalled units had warning labels that did not warn about inflating higher than 30 psi.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel can break, causing the tire to rupture. This poses the risk of facial and hand injuries while inflating the tire.
Incidents and injuries
For the Lightning PAC Scooter, Fisher-Price has received six reports of incidents, including two reports of facial injuries and two reports of hand injuries to children and adults.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled scooters and mini bikes away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive new warning labels and a free tire gauge to provide assistance during inflation. To prevent over-inflation, Fisher-Price recommends using a manual pump to inflate the tires.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fisher-Price
- Manufacturer
- Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
- Product type
- Bicycles & components, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 05-195
- Units
- About 29,000 scooters and 5,000 mini bikes
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and toy stores nationwide, from November 2001 through April 2003, for about $250 for the scooters and $200 for the mini bikes.
Fisher-Price® Power Wheels® Lightning PAC Scooters and Fisher-Price® Power Wheels® MX3™ Mini Bikes
CPSC product type: Scooters / Mini bikes
Recall contact information
Call Fisher-Price at (800) 255-7318 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com
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