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CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters

Recalled September 2, 2005 · CPSC recall 05600 · Aqua Scout

Recalled Water ScooterRecalled Water Scooter
Hazard
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Units
About 475
Incidents / injuries
Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising.

Description

The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.

Contact

Consumers have been contacted directly by Aqua Scout. For additional information, contact Aqua Scout via e-mail at [email protected], by telephone at (315) 343-0369 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Aqua Scout Web site at www.aquascout.us

Product
Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Imported by
MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.
Retailers
Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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