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CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
Recalled June 29, 2005 · CPSC recall 05210 · CSK Auto
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 the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 2,200
Incidents / injuries
CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries, such as lacerations and bruising.
Description
The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com
Product
Aqua Water Scooters
Imported by
CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz.
Retailers
Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site, from April 2005 to June 2005, for about $99.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →