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CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJun 29, 2005
Recalled Water Scooter
Recalled Water Scooter

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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