CPSC recall 13-125, announced February 26, 2013, covers Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics (about 5,200 units). The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. The notice cites 9 incident reports and 3 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (800) 551-0032, or go to www.dynacraftbike.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.
Model number "8801-03" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform.
Which products are included?
This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters that are pink and black with Hello Kitty graphics on the front panel, footboard and rear fenders. The scooters were manufactured between September 9, 2012 and December 3, 2012. Model number "8801-03" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 000001 through 014456. The serial number can be found etched on the underside of the scooter's center platform near the data label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received nine reports of incidents of City Scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Bicycles & components, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 13-125
- Units
- About 5,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toys R Us stores and Toysrus.com nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $279.
- Distributor
- Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics
CPSC product type: Scooters / Mini bikes
Recall contact information
Dynacraft; at (800) 551-0032, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on Owners, then select Warnings/Recalls.
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