The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05141·Announced 2005-03-24

CPSC Recalls Bratz Stylin' Scooters Due to Wheel Breakage Risk

MGA Entertainment is recalling about 297,000 Bratz Stylin' Scooters because the wheels can break, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (cuts, scrapes, bruises, and a broken arm), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

MGA Entertainment Inc. is recalling approximately 297,000 Bratz™ Stylin' Scooter™ units sold in the United States. The recall was initiated because the wheels of the scooter can break or become damaged, which can cause users to fall and suffer injuries. The affected scooters are non-motorized, two-wheeled models with a folding hinge and adjustable handlebar. They feature a purple platform with a bright pink Bratz logo. The specific units included in the recall are identified by Item No. 266563, have a date of manufacture prior to July 2004, and were manufactured by Jurong Dumar Bicycle, Inc. of China. This identification information is located either directly beneath the scooter platform or at the bottom of the scooter near the rear wheel.

The scooters were sold at toy and discount chain stores nationwide from September 2003 through November 2004 for about $30. MGA has received six reports of cracked wheels on the recalled scooters. All six incidents resulted in cuts, scrapes, and bruises. In one case, a 9-year-old suffered a broken arm.

Consumers should stop using the scooter immediately. To obtain a refund or a replacement scooter, consumers should contact MGA toll-free at (800) 222-4685 anytime or visit the company's website at www.mgae.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bratz™ Stylin' Scooter™
Affected units
297,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.