Children's electric scooters recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

January 24, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Recall number

17072

Brand / firm

Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

Sold / distributed

Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.

Why it was recalled

The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.