Leoch Electric Scooters Recalled for Fire and Shock Hazards
Target is recalling 74,811 Leoch electric scooters due to wiring defects that pose fire and shock risks. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury and property damage reports, including house fires and personal injury, which meets the criteria for a Severe (Score 4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Target is recalling approximately 74,811 Leoch-brand electric scooters, also sold as "Red Dragon" and "E-Scooter," due to improper wiring that can cause short circuits and fire hazards. Inadequate insulation on the electrical wiring also poses a shock hazard. The scooters, manufactured by Leoch E-Vehicle Ltd. in China, were sold at Target stores nationwide from February 2003 through June 2004 for about $200. The affected model number is DK24250-3.
Target has received two reports of the scooters catching fire, including two reports of the scooters causing house fires. There have been 13 reports of scooters starting or moving on their own, resulting in one person receiving scratches. Additionally, there have been five reports of property damage.
Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Target toll-free at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Leoch Electric Scooters (also known as "Red Dragon" and "E-Scooter")
- Manufacturer
- Leoch E-Vehicle Ltd.
- Affected units
- 74,811
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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