The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06238·Announced 2006-08-17

Target Recalls Firestreet Scooters Due to Breaking Parts and Fall Hazard

Target is recalling approximately 185,000 Firestreet scooters because handlebars, wheels, and brakes can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, specifically a fractured arm and other physical injuries resulting from falls.

Plain-English summary

Target is recalling approximately 185,000 F Forward Firestreet scooters sold nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24. The recalled scooters are red or blue aluminum models with a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is located on the stem, wheel, or base deck of the scooter. These scooters were manufactured by Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan.

The recall is being issued because the handlebars, wheels, and wheel brakes can break and detach. This failure can cause the rider to lose control, fall, and possibly suffer injuries. Target has received five reports of incidents and injuries resulting from breaking or collapsing parts. Reported injuries include a fractured arm, cracked teeth, bruises to the head, face, and arm, a lacerated toe, and scratches.

Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately. To obtain a remedy, consumers should return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax. For more information, consumers can contact Target 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
Firestreet Scooters
Manufacturer
Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Scooters
Hazard
Affected units
185,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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