CPSC recall 17-072, announced January 24, 2017, covers Pulse Performance Products Children's electric scooters (about 8,900 units). The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund. Recall contact: call 844-287-8711, or go to www.pulsescooters.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 date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
- Product type
- Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 17-072
- Units
- About 8,900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Distributor
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Recall contact information
Pulse Performance Products toll-free at 844-287-8711 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.pulsescooters.com and click on "CPSC Safety Recalls" for more information.
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