Joyrider three-wheeled scooters recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

December 29, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

GLOPO Recalls Children's Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

17062

Brand / firm

Glopo Inc, South El Monte, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Online at Amazon.com from October 2014 through January 2016 for about $80 and at Zulily.com from June 2014 through July 2015 for about $50.

Why it was recalled

The front wheels of the scooter can detach when riding, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Joyrider three-wheeled scooters for children. They have a low, foot-gripping deck, multicolored handgrips, and an adjustable metal T-bar handle. The scooters are made of metal and plastic and come in a variety of colors. The tracking label sticker can be found on the back of the scooter, with batch PO number of G20140423. Recalled model numbers are: GT5048R, GT5110R, GT5121R, GT5124R, GT5125R, GT5122R, GT5117R, GT5123R. Model numbers can be found on the bottom of the scooter base, on the receipt and on the packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled scooters and contact GLOPO for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.