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CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on eBaySep 2, 2005
Recalled Water Scooter
Recalled Water Scooter
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 Aqua Scout for a free replacement.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.

Contact the company

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

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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